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Gibson Nyikadzino
Zimpapers Politics Hub
The Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference, set for Cairo, Egypt, is expected to discuss how the two parties can move forward in reinforcing the inevitable reality of an emerging multipolar global community, Russia’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Nikolai Krasilnikov, has said.
Ambassador Krasilnikov made the remarks at an event marked by performances from Alexandrov Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Army, designed to connect Russia and Zimbabwe through music, song and dance, to reaffirm the allies’ shared commitment to strengthen ties in arts and culture.
Zimbabwe’s Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira is expected to attend the meeting along with his counterparts, including Russia’s Sergey Lavrov, Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty and other representatives from across the continent.
“This signals the message of goodwill and friendship, mutual respect and dialogue, a message that corresponds to the spirit of the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference to start in Cairo today, where Minister Lavrov, Minister Abdelatty, Minister Murwira, together with their friends from all over Africa, will discuss how we move forward in strengthening the multipolar global community,” Ambassador Krasilnikov said
He said Zimbabwe and Russia, through cultural ties, are inspired to enhance the joint efforts in building a future of equal opportunities for the development of all states.
“May this inspire us to enhance the joint efforts in building a future of equal opportunities for development of all states, including through preservation of their traditions and culture,” Ambassador Krasilnikov added.
The ensemble, a symbol of Russia’s musical excellence and a high spirit of its people, was founded by composer and teacher, Alexander Alexandrov, and performed on the frontline during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
Historical Zimbabwe-Russia ties were this year further reinforced and solidified when President Mnangagwa attended celebrations in Moscow to mark 80 years since the Great Victory at the invitation of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
Senate President Mabel Chinomona, Government and Parliament officials, representatives from the Zimbabwe Defence Forces and diplomats, among other guests attended the event.
