On the Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus Reception

On July 3, 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Defence Attaché Office hosted a reception on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus in Harare.
The Guest of Honour at the event was the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade – Minister of Higher & Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development of the Republic of Zimbabwe Amb. Frederick Shava.
The event was attended by representatives of the leadership and the Country Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the accredited diplomatic and military-diplomatic corps, representatives of relevant ministries and agencies, the leadership of the Young Farmers Clubs Federation and the Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe, as well as representatives of business and academic circles and the media.

In his speech, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Zimbabwe Yury Nikalaichyk, devoted considerable attention to explaining why July 3 was chosen as Independence Day. He clarified that for the Belarusian people, the Great Patriotic War was a war for national liberation and independence.
He noted that historical memory and the challenges experienced during the 20th century have not trapped Belarus in the past, but have helped define the present and future of Belarus as a peace-loving, modern and open country in the heart of Europe.
Yury Nikalaichyk pointed out that the development of bilateral ties between Belarus and the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa is a logical continuation of the participation of our military and civilian specialists in the USSR's efforts to support national liberation movements on the continent.
The Belarusian Ambassador particularly emphasized to the participants that the Presidents of Belarus and Zimbabwe H.E. Aleksandr Lukashenko and H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, have laid the foundations for bilateral strategic partnership between two countries, and that the projects for the supply of agricultural and firefighting equipment have become iconic for Belarus's cooperation with Sub-Saharan African countries.
Using the example of a group of Zimbabwean schoolchildren visiting Belarus under a rehabilitation programme under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Belarus, the importance of developing humanitarian ties was highlighted.
Yury Nikalaichyk noted that the parties plan to expand joint projects in various areas, from industrial assembly to education and new technologies.
The Guest of Honour , Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amb. Frederick Shava, in his speech, highly appreciated the role and trusting contacts between the leaders of the two countries, which contribute to the development of strategic cooperation and partnership across a wide range of areas. The practical focus of the joint agreements was noted, the implementation of which is already yielding tangible results for the peoples of the two countries.
F.Shava also thanked Belarus for supporting Zimbabwe's candidature in the elections for non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for 2027–2028.
As part of introducing the guests to Belarusian traditions, the Ambassador of Belarus and the Guest of Honour ceremonially cut a festive karavai (round loaf of traditional bread).
The guests also viewed a photo exhibition titled “Women's Power”, video materials dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of Belarus, and samples of Belarusian machinery provided by the dealer company.
 

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