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Wallace Ruzvidzo
Herald Reporter
Zimbabwe and Algeria’s relations continue to elevate to new heights on the back of the Second Republic’s fruitful engagement and re-engagement drive that has seen both political and economic gains, Algerian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Noureddine Yazid has said.
Harare and Algiers’ relations have been bolstered by President Mnangagwa’s diplomatic offensive which has put Zimbabwe on the global stage as a friend to all and enemy to none.
In an interview yesterday, Ambassador Yazid commended the Second Republic for instituting policies that not only resonated with Zimbabweans, but the whole of Africa.
“Africa is seeking from its partners to contribute to the promotion of more stability and development in establishing real economic partnership in the exploitation of its natural resources,” he said.
“In this regard, Zimbabwe’s policy of re-engagement and engagement under the direction of His Excellency President Mnangagwa has been fruitful on both the political and economic sides.
“This is evidenced by the increased volumes of trade with bilateral partners, investments by foreign companies in all sectors, dialogue with creditors, the re-opening of lines of communication with the West, the setting up of new diplomatic missions and the reforms implemented and commitments made to re-join the Commonwealth are positive signs nourishing Zimbabwe’s national interests.”
Ambassdor Yazid said the deepening of the two countries’ relations had seen a convergence of views and ideas in addressing pertinent issues.
He revealed that Algeria’s Energy and Mines Minister would be visiting Zimbabwe to consolidate bilateral relations, with agreements set to be reached in various areas.
“In this context, relations between Zimbabwe and Algeria are being consolidated through corresponding visits by Advocate Jacob Mudenda to Algiers last month, and the upcoming visit of Algeria’s Energy and Mines Minister to Harare is set to enhance the bilateral agenda between the two countries in the fields of energy, trade, health and pharmaceutical products, agriculture and higher education. Furthermore, these relations have a special character that is reflected in the total convergence of the views and ideas of the two countries to address challenges as defined by our long-lasting friendship,” he said.
Ambassador Yazid implored Africa to guard its sovereignty jealously and not let destabilisation efforts by the continent’s detractors bear fruit.
To this effect, he rallied the continent to join forces and be more united than ever.
“As we move towards 2063, the sacrifices of our martyrs for the independence of our peoples recommend us to be the backbone and to stand up vigorously, all together and with constancy against all criminal plans to create internal or regional conflicts,” he said.
“What is important is a popular resistance and citizen mobilisation which is needed more than ever to forcefully counter destabilisation plans, achieve territorial integrity, national unity of peoples and to totally end the plundering of Africa’s natural resources.”
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