📰 Article in "The Herald" 15.09.2026

President Mnangagwa: A reliable partner, great friend of Russia

Today, President Mnangagwa celebrates his 84th birthday.
In Russia, President Mnangagwa is regarded not merely as a partner, but as a friend.

Relations between Moscow and Harare have grown closer in recent years, and meetings between President Vladimir Putin and President Mnangagwa are always significant events.

The Kremlin calls him a "welcomed guest", and this is more than just diplomatic courtesy; it reflects genuine respect and a shared history.

President Putin and President Mnangagwa first met in 2018 on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

Since then, the leaders have met regularly: in Moscow, St.Petersburg, and at Russia-Africa summits. Each encounter went beyond mere protocol, involving substantive discussions on the future of bilateral relations.