WORLD leaders yesterday congratulated Zimbabwe for
attaining 39 years of independence, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and
his US counterpart Donald Trump congratulating the country on achieving its
freedom.
The solidarity messages came ahead of today’s 39th
independence anniversary celebrations being held under the theme, “Zimbabwe
@39—Embracing Devolution for Vision 2030.”
In a letter to President Mnangagwa seen by The Herald
yesterday, President Putin congratulated Zimbabwe on the commemoration of the
attainment of Independence from Britain, commended the cordial relations
between the countries.
“Dear Mr President, Please accept my sincere
congratulations on the occasion of the National Holiday of your country — the
Independence Day.
“The Russia-Zimbabwean relations have friendly character
that was fully confirmed during our meeting in January in Moscow.
“I am confident that through our joint efforts we will
ensure further enhancing of mutually beneficial cooperation in different
spheres for the sake of our people’s in the interests of strengthening security
and stability in the African continent,” he said.
Mr Putin wished President Mnangagwa good health and success
as well as peace and prosperity for the people of Zimbabwe.
President Mnangagwa told a gathering at a function to
assess progress at Karo Resources Platinum Mine in Mhondoro-Ngezi that
President Trump had sent a letter congratulating Zimbabwe.
“With regards to our Independence tomorrow, I am happy that
President Trump has sent us a letter to congratulate the people of Zimbabwe for
the celebrations we have.
“This is indicative of the re-engagement we have where we
say Zimbabwe is open for business. Zimbabwe wants to embrace and be embraced,”
he said.
Zimbabwe became independent on April 18 1980 after a
protracted 14-year liberation struggle against the minority Smith regime.
The country’s Independence Day is celebrated every year and
all provinces will commemorate this day while the main event led by President
Mnangagwa will be held at the National Sports Stadium in Harare.
Officers from the Zimbabwe National Army, ZPCS and the
Zimbabwe Republic Police drills went through their drills in preparations for
the celebrations. Thousands of people from across the province are set to
converge at the stadium where the uniformed forces usually spice up the event
with various entertainment activities and displays. Heral
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