Zimbabwe, yesterday, joined Rwanda in commemorating its 32nd Anniversary of Liberation Day, reaffirming the country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Kigali and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, education, agriculture and other strategic sectors.
Speaking during the commemorations in Harare, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, hailed Rwanda’s remarkable post-liberation transformation, describing the country’s transformation as a powerful testament to visionary leadership, national unity and reconciliation.
“On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Zimbabwe, I extend our warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Rwanda on the occasion of the 32nd Anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day,” he said.
He said Rwanda’s journey from tragedy to prosperity had become an inspiration across Africa.
“Rwanda’s remarkable journey of resilience, reconciliation, unity and national transformation continues to inspire the African continent. The country’s progress under the leadership of President Paul Kagame demonstrates the transformative power of visionary leadership, peace and national cohesion,” Prof Murwira said.
The minister said Zimbabwe remained committed to deepening its long-standing friendship with Rwanda through enhanced cooperation in several priority sectors.
“Our bilateral relations continue to grow from strength to strength. Zimbabwe remains committed to strengthening cooperation with Rwanda in education, agriculture, energy, trade, investment, environmental conservation and multilateral affairs for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” he said.
Prof Murwira said Zimbabwe’s engagement with Rwanda was guided by its constitutional commitment to Pan-Africanism and its foreign policy principle of being ‘a friend to all and an enemy to none.”
“Our foreign policy is anchored on peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, good neighbourliness and economic diplomacy. These principles continue to guide Zimbabwe’s engagement with Rwanda and the rest of the international community,” he said.
He also expressed appreciation for Rwanda’s support following Zimbabwe’s successful election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.
“We remain grateful for Rwanda’s valuable support during Zimbabwe’s successful election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. Zimbabwe looks forward to working closely with Rwanda and other partners in advancing peace, sustainable development and Africa’s priorities on the global stage,” Prof Murwira said.
Rwanda commemorates Liberation Day every year on 4 July, to mark the end of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and the country’s subsequent reconstruction.
Zimbabwe and Rwanda have in recent years strengthened bilateral cooperation through high-level exchanges and collaboration in trade, investment, education, agriculture, energy and regional and international affairs.
