Palestinian special envoy visits Zim

Zim Now Writer

The State of Palestine Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr Riad Malki, is between March 19-22 scheduled to visit Zimbabwe as a special envoy of the President of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade spokesperson Mr Livit Mugejo said during his visit, Dr Malki is expected to relay a special message from President Abbas to President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

“Cooperation between the State of Palestine and the Republic of Zimbabwe is Historical, given the shared bonds of solidarity exemplified by the Palestine Liberation Organisation towards Zimbabwe’s Liberation Movements during the days of our struggle for independence.

“Following the attainment of our national independence in 1980, the PLO subsequently appointed a Representative in Harare. Upon the Declaration of the State of Palestine in 1988, Zimbabwe became one of the first African states to extend full diplomatic recognition to the State of Palestine, again, a testament to the strong ties between the two states,” reads the statement.

The two countries enjoy cooperation in the fields of media, agriculture and other sectors.

Zimbabwe and Palestine are determined to explore mechanisms to cement their ties further, leveraging on the excellent political and diplomatic relations which have stood the test of time.