President Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed Zimbabwe’s diplomatic missions worldwide to evolve into strategic economic hubs that actively promote trade, investment, tourism, and innovation. Speaking at the State House in Harare during the annual review meeting with ambassadors, he urged envoys to move beyond traditional diplomacy and champion national development goals.
Missions must project a positive image of Zimbabwe, defend sovereignty, and support the country’s “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” agenda. The President emphasized leveraging the nation’s educated youth by placing them in key roles within multilateral organizations and multinational companies to build expertise and enhance global influence. He also called for embassies to adopt open-door policies toward the diaspora, viewing them as vital sources of investment and knowledge transfer.
Mnangagwa linked these efforts to the National Development Strategy 2 (2026–2030), highlighting initiatives such as reducing non-tariff barriers, improving export quality, and utilizing digital platforms to connect producers with international markets. He noted the growing global support for Zimbabwe’s bid for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat in 2027–2028 and reaffirmed his solidarity with liberation movements and allies, such as China, Russia, and Cuba.
Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira announced plans for a Foreign Service Bill to modernize diplomatic operations and align them with the demands of the 21st century. The meeting concluded alongside the Zanu PF Annual National People’s Conference in Mutare, where newly appointed and reassigned ambassadors were also farewelled.
Missions must project a positive image of Zimbabwe, defend sovereignty, and support the country’s “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” agenda. The President emphasized leveraging the nation’s educated youth by placing them in key roles within multilateral organizations and multinational companies to build expertise and enhance global influence. He also called for embassies to adopt open-door policies toward the diaspora, viewing them as vital sources of investment and knowledge transfer.
Mnangagwa linked these efforts to the National Development Strategy 2 (2026–2030), highlighting initiatives such as reducing non-tariff barriers, improving export quality, and utilizing digital platforms to connect producers with international markets. He noted the growing global support for Zimbabwe’s bid for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat in 2027–2028 and reaffirmed his solidarity with liberation movements and allies, such as China, Russia, and Cuba.
Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira announced plans for a Foreign Service Bill to modernize diplomatic operations and align them with the demands of the 21st century. The meeting concluded alongside the Zanu PF Annual National People’s Conference in Mutare, where newly appointed and reassigned ambassadors were also farewelled.
