President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
By Dickson Bandera
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa today reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to a foreign policy anchored on the principle of “a friend to all and an enemy to none”, as the country moves to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations with the international community.
Addressing heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of international organisations accredited to Zimbabwe at the annual New Year’s reception in Harare, President Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe values strong bilateral and multilateral relations based on mutual respect, sovereign equality and shared prosperity.
“Your presence affirms the enduring bond of friendship, partnership and cooperation that Zimbabwe enjoys with your respective countries. We value our relations and remain committed to nurturing bilateral and multilateral partnerships grounded on mutual respect, sovereign-equality and shared prosperity,” said President Mnangagwa.
President Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe’s foreign policy continues to be guided by engagement and cooperation with all nations.
“Our philosophy ‘Zimbabwe is a friend to all and an enemy to none’ is an enduring principle guiding our foreign policy, reflecting our readiness to work with all Member States in the comity of nations,” he said.
The President reiterated that Zimbabwe remains open to investment and international partnerships that support the country’s economic transformation.
“Our message is clear and remains consistent: Zimbabwe is open for business. We stand ready to welcome investment and partnerships from across the world which are fair, transparent and align with our national, socio-economic and political interests,” said President Mnangagwa.
President Mnangagwa also called for stronger global cooperation in addressing climate change, noting that the Southern African region has recently experienced severe flooding linked to climate variability.
“The prevalence of climate change induced natural disasters calls for greater cooperation towards mitigation and adaptation strategies that build greater resilience, especially at community levels,” he said.
On the multilateral stage, President Mnangagwa reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to the principles of the United Nations and appealed for support for the country’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.
“Zimbabwe stands ready to serve within the United Nations Security Council with dedication, integrity and resolute obligation to a more peaceful, just and secure world,” said President Mnangagwa.
