Zimbabwe Awaits BRICS Membership Decision Amid Strengthening Ties with Russia

Zimbabwe’s Foreign Minister Amon Murwira is in Moscow to discuss bilateral relations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The ministers emphasized enhancing trade and economic cooperation, while Murwira reiterated Zimbabwe’s pursuit of BRICS membership. The two countries aim to strengthen ties in education and collaborative initiatives, with upcoming international forums planned for the future.

Zimbabwe’s Foreign Minister Amon Murwira recently visited Moscow for discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. During a press conference, Lavrov emphasized the foundational principles of equality and mutual respect in the relations between Zimbabwe and Russia, highlighting the focus on enhancing trade and economic cooperation. Areas of collaboration include geological exploration, mineral resource development, energy, agriculture, and information technologies.

Lavrov revealed that Russia provides 125 scholarships annually for Zimbabwean students to study in Russian universities and expressed readiness to increase this number. He also announced the upcoming third Russia-Africa summit in 2026 and the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum scheduled for 2025 in an African nation.

Minister Murwira reiterated the strong political ties between Zimbabwe and Russia, with an aim to expand economic relations. In response to inquiries regarding Zimbabwe’s application for BRICS membership, he acknowledged the significance of the association for economic cooperation and stated, “Zimbabwe is currently working on fulfilling the requirements necessary to join BRICS. We are at the application stage and are awaiting a response in line with the consensus reached within the BRICS framework.” This marks Murwira’s first official visit to Moscow as Foreign Minister.

In summary, Zimbabwe is actively pursuing membership in BRICS while strengthening its diplomatic and economic ties with Russia. The discussions led by Foreign Minister Amon Murwira and his counterpart Sergey Lavrov underscore a commitment to collaborative growth in various sectors. With significant educational initiatives and upcoming summits, both nations aim to enhance their partnership on multiple fronts.

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