The Republic of Belarus marked its Independence Day with a diplomatic celebration in Harare, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful development and strengthening agricultural and technological cooperation with Zimbabwe.
The occasion reflected Belarus's broader foreign policy vision of promoting sovereign equality, mutual respect, and practical collaboration with partner countries, particularly in Africa.
The celebrations were held on Friday in Harare, where the Embassy of Belarus hosted government officials, diplomats, and invited guests. The Guest of Honour was the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Frederick Shava. The event highlighted the growing bilateral relationship between Belarus and Zimbabwe, built on shared development priorities and expanding cooperation in agriculture, education, and innovation.
In his remarks, Shava commended the embassy for selecting St Tropez as the venue for the celebrations.
"I appreciate the Embassy for choosing St Tropez to celebrate their Independence Day. It has been a long time since this venue was used. This is a step towards reviving our country's long-abandoned beautiful venues," he said.
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He also expressed gratitude for Belarus's support in agriculture.
"We thank the Embassy for helping improve agriculture through the provision of agricultural machinery," he said, noting that the assistance has contributed to strengthening food security and agricultural mechanisation.
In his address, Belarusian Ambassador Yury Nikalaichyk reflected on his country's history and its commitment to peace and resilience, saying Belarus continues to pursue "a path of stability, development, and international cooperation."
He said Belarus's foreign policy is guided by the principles of mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of other states.
The ambassador also highlighted Belarus's expanding engagement with African countries, describing the continent as "an important vector of Belarusian foreign policy." He pointed to growing cooperation in agriculture, education, and technology transfer, including the deployment of Belarusian machinery to support Zimbabwe's food security and development objectives.
"More than 3,000 units of Belarusian machinery are working to support Zimbabwe's food security and fire safety," Nikalaichyk said, adding that the two countries are also deepening cooperation in skills development, innovation, and industrialisation.
This collaboration, he said, demonstrates the practical benefits of the Zimbabwe-Belarus partnership and its continued focus on sustainable development and knowledge exchange.
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