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Gibson Nyikadzino
Zimpapers Politics Hub
ZIMBABWE will continue to revere Egypt as a trusted and dependable partner in advancing Africa’s strategic interests through cooperation in industrialisation and scientific development for the continent’s dignity, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira said last Thursday.
In a speech read on his behalf by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Permanent Secretary Ambassador Albert Chimbindi at the 74th anniversary marking Egypt’s National Day, Prof Murwira said the two countries will also place economic diplomacy at the centre of their relations to attract investment for Industrialisation.
“Zimbabwe places economic diplomacy at the forefront of its Foreign Relations and International Trade Policy, expanding trade, attracting investment, and facilitating technology transfers that drive industrialisation.
“In this pursuit, Zimbabwe reveres Egypt as a trusted partner in advancing international cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and health. We seek to create an international environment where Zimbabwe can thrive by establishing competitive hubs for innovation and trade, rooted in our shared African destiny,” Prof Murwira said.
He also thanked Egypt for supporting Zimbabwe’s independence struggle and its recent election to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member, a bid that was also supported by Embassies accredited to Zimbabwe.
Prof Murwira said on the multilateral arena, Zimbabwe and Egypt will continue standing united in advocating for a fair global architecture, and the unconditional removal of illegal unilateral sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.
“We are grateful for Egypt’s invaluable support regarding Zimbabwe’s successful election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, and the support we received from other countries.
“We look forward to working closely with Egypt in advancing African solutions to global challenges and advocating for the unconditional removal of illegal unilateral sanctions, ensuring that no one and no place is left behind in our collective pursuit of shared prosperity,” Prof Murwira added.
Egypt’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Dr Maha Serag El-Din Kamel said the event marked the celebration of a special friendship between the two countries that was established when Zimbabwe attained independence in 1980.
She said the 1952 Revolution in Egypt changed the country’s consciousness and contribution to Africa’s independence against colonialism, science, industrialisation and unity.
“The 1952 Revolution was the birth of a new national consciousness in Egypt and its contributions to Africa’s independence.
“As our two countries mark 46 years of bilateral cooperation, we have never viewed ourselves as different from Africa. We are Africans by geography, identity and history,” Dr Kamel said.
The National Day was attended by senior Government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, the Egyptian community in Zimbabwe and representatives from the corporate world.
