Story by Josephine Mugiyo, Diplomatic Correspondent

Ambassador designates from Belarus and Mozambique have presented their credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare this Wednesday morning before embarking on their tour of duty.

The two envoys pledged to work on increasing cooperation between their respective countries and Zimbabwe across various sectors including agriculture and industry.

First to present his credentials to President Mnangagwa was the Belarusian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Mr Ihar Marshalau who noted the need to continue strengthening relations between Minsk and Harare.

Zimbabwe and Belarus have strong ties anchored on cooperation in various areas which include agriculture.

“I have just presented my credentials and it’s a huge privilege to work in Zim we agreed during the meeting that we will increase cooperation between Minsk and Harare, we also discussed with the President that Belarus has a well-developed industry and we would like to train Zimbabweans on some aspects,” Ambassador Marshalau said.

Mozambique Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Carvalho Mauria also presented his credentials to the Head of State with the top envoy from Maputo saying his country has a lot to learn from Zimbabwe’s success in the agriculture sector.

“Zimbabwe and Mozambique have always been cooperating. Now we expect cooperation to increase. For us as Mozambique we want to learn from Zimbabwe on issues to do with agriculture” he said.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe’s top Envoy to Pakistan, Air Marshall Retired Abu Basuthu also paid a courtesy call on President Mnangagwa as he prepares for his new assignment.

Air Marshall Retired Abu Basuthu said,” Pakistan is a friend to Zimbabwe for a long time, a friend that has come to the aid of Zimbabwe. We want to expand mutual interest in terms of trade to Zimbabwe.”

The thrust of engagement and re-engagement remains key for Zimbabwe as the country steps up its economic diplomacy.