Ministry hands over completed Foreign Service Institute offices

Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter

State-of-the-art infrastructure for the Zimbabwe Foreign Service Institute offices has been completed and is now ready for use as the Second Republic continue to register milestones in different sectors that include infrastructure and diplomatic services.

The offices, located in Mount Pleasant comprise lecture rooms and a boardroom, among others will be used for those undergoing diplomatic training.

Local Government and Public Works Minister Winstone Chitando officially handed over the imposing structure to Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Frederick Shava today.

In his brief speech to mark the handover, Minister Chitando said the construction of infrastructure was part of the Second Republic’s vision in its quest to attain an Upper Middle-Class income economy.

“That vision is irreplaceable. The economy is growing. Look at what is happening in various sectors. We are gathered here as part of our journey towards the Upper Middle-Class Income Economy,” he said.

Minister Shava said the completion of the structure was a milestone achieved by the Ministry to be remembered.

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

“This construction project is a significant milestone in the history of our nation’s foreign service, and we are 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.”