Historic milestone for Zim: World-class diplomatic...

Historic milestone for Zim: World-class diplomatic training institute unveiled

Zim Now Writer

The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Winston Chitando yesterday handed over the centre for diplomatic training, the Foreign Service Institute, to Foreign and International Trade Minister, Frederick Shava in Mt Pleasant, Harare.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Shava said the construction project is a significant milestone in the history of our nation’s foreign service.

He added that the Institute will impart diplomats with the necessary skills, knowledge, and training they need to excel in their respective roles and to contribute towards building a better world for all.

“It is my great pleasure to stand before you today at this momentous occasion, the handing over ceremony of the Zimbabwe Foreign Service Institute by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Winston Chitando.

“This is indeed a befitting occasion, one that will forever be remembered in the history of milestones achieved by the Ministry.

“I am confident that you all agree with me that this is a top-notch and a world-class construction that arguably shifts architectural practices to a new direction and exudes a blend of refined cultural and modern engineering.

“This construction project is a significant milestone in the history of our nation’s foreign service, and we are really grateful to the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, for its invaluable contribution towards its completion. I am very happy to say that while for a long time this project appeared to be a lofty pipe dream; our commendable collective resolve has enabled us to bring it to fruition.

“Indeed, the establishment of this project is a testament to our government's commitment to developing a professional and competent foreign service that can effectively represent our nation’s interests and promote our values on the international stage.

“In that context, it is befitting that we commend our President, His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, to whom we all draw inspiration from as our Chief Diplomat, and for facilitating an enabling environment for the realisation of such projects under the Second Republic,” he said.

Minister Shava further said that the Institute will not only enhance the capacity of our Diplomats but that it will also serve as a platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration with our international partners.