Belarus offers to train Zim police officers

Zim Now Writer

Belarus has offered training programmes for Zimbabwean law enforcement officers.

“Interaction in this field can be very promising and long-running. Belarus is able to offer high-quality training that meets all modern standards,” said Belarus’ Minister of Internal Affairs Ivan Kubrakov during his working visit to Zimbabwe.

Belarus’ Minister Ivan Kubrakov and Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage of Zimbabwe Kazembe Kazembe have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at increasing the criminal prevention potential of the two countries.

Ivan Kubrakov is on a working visit to Zimbabwe. At the meeting with President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Belarusian minister emphasized that the personal involvement of the two heads of state gave a strong impetus to bilateral foreign policy, trade and economic relations.

“It is a great honour for me that you have found the opportunity to host us. I convey the best regards and wishes of health and well-being from your friend, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. Before the trip, the head of state set the task: to resolve all issues that might emerge and to provide all kinds of assistance at the highest level. We will do everything to ensure that the police of your country perform their tasks efficiently. We are ready to share skills, expertise and knowledge and equipment,” Kubrakov said.

President Mnangagwa said that during a recent meeting at an international forum, Aleksandr Lukashenko reassured that Belarus is ready to provide assistance to Zimbabwe.

“I am happy that we have developed such a solid friendship and excellent relations. I am sure that together with the minister of home affairs of Zimbabwe, you will determine the main areas for the training of our specialists. Most of all, I am interested in the training of special forces,” President Mnangagwa said.

The discussion centred on training of Zimbabwean police officers by Belarus’ special forces at the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus.

“Events unfolding in the world suggest that a lot of attention must be paid to countering all types and forms of crime, as well as to intensifying inter-state cooperation between law enforcement. Modern challenges and threats should be confronted jointly and through open dialogue and exchange of experience,” Kubrakov said.