Nigeria, March 14 -- Russia and Zimbabwe have been interacting over the past years. The latest historic meeting held on 6th March 2025, full of diplomatic symbolism, between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira, undoubtedly signified the importance of continuing close interaction between the two countries. It was the first for Murwira after his appointment in October 2024 as Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister and International Trade.

Historically, the previous foreign ministers have laid the groundwork for the bilateral cooperation, advancing the policy to the benefit of the peoples of Russia and Zimbabwe. Amid new geopolitical environment, Amon Murwira as the new Foreign...