The future of Russia-Zimbabwe relations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Zimbabwean counterpart, Aaron Murwira, to sign an agreement aimed at countering sanctions. This marks the 11th agreement between Harare and Moscow since 2022 and the second one this year.
On March 6, Lavrov and Murwira convened in Moscow to formalize the anti-sanctions pact while discussing a broad range of topics, including mining and exploration. According to a Russian press release, their discussions also covered developments in the Sahel-Sahara and Great Lakes regions, particularly in the context of international crisis management.
A noteworthy revelation from the meeting was Lavrov’s statement to Russian media that this year’s Russia-Africa Ministerial Meeting would be held in Africa, though he did not specify the host country. This raises the possibility of Zimbabwe playing a role in the event.
Zimbabwean media reports highlighted the country’s interest in BRICS, as it has formally applied to join the economic bloc. Given Zimbabwe’s long-standing struggles with international sanctions—including the recent 2024 US sanctions targeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa—its growing partnership with Russia appears to be a strategic move.
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