Kuda Bwititi in Moscow, Russia
President Mnangagwa has left Russia after a highly successful visit that saw him engage in high level talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
He was seen off at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport by Russia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Responsible for Africa and the Middle East Mikhali Borgdanov.
Speaking to journalists just before departure, the President said:
“Harare and Moscow have excellent and revolutionary relations. I had the opportunity of meeting my dear brother President Putin and we had discussions about our relations and our cooperation.
“I am so happy that he gave me the opportunity for us to exchange views about how we can promote and deepen our cooperation.”
The President revealed that the discussions between the two countries will unearth a development trajectory for both nations.
“I think it has been a very positive and rewarding visit because we were able to discuss about the needs we have as Zimbabweans. We believe that Russia can assist us in our development trajectory as a people.”


