Story by Reuben Barwe, Chief Correspondent
THE visiting Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Viktor Karankevich says his country is seeking to assist Zimbabwe in assembling buses and tractors as part of the Belarus Mechanisation programme.
Mr Karankevich said this after paying a courtesy call on President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare this Wednesday.
The Deputy Prime Minister described his visit to Harare as one that expands the scope of cooperation between the two sister republics.
“We discussed all the possibilities for further fast-tracking bilateral directions in every particular sphere to increase the benefits for the populations of both countries.”
He highlighted the successful implementation of previously agreed-upon projects, particularly the joint programme on the modernisation of Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, as a solid foundation for further collaboration.
“Belarus is proud to be part of strategically important joint ventures and stands ready to implement all current and future projects of interest to Zimbabwe,” he said.
Key areas of cooperation include Zimbabwe exporting tobacco, cotton, and minerals to Belarus, while Belarus supplies agricultural and industrial equipment, as well as potash fertilizers to Zimbabwe.
