Emmerson Mnangagwa’s visit to Belarus over

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko saw off Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his colleague and friend, at Minsk National Airport.

At the airport, the two leaders held a meeting to take stock of Emmerson Mnangagwa’s working visit to Belarus.

Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that the current level of relations between Belarus and Zimbabwe has been achieved thanks to the personal contribution of Emmerson Mnangagwa.

"We are very happy to be here and to see such a strong momentum in the relations between Belarus and Zimbabwe," the Zimbabwean President said.

During the friendly conversation, the leaders touched on the weather: Belarus is experiencing rather cool weather in May this year. "You will have to reacclimatize when you are back home. But it is winter there now," Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.

Emmerson Mnangagwa confirmed that it is indeed the winter season in Zimbabwe, and temperatures can be considered quite chilly. "But the Belarusian weather is very comfortable for us," he stressed.

"That means you should visit Belarus more often," The Belarusian leader responded.

The two leaders bid each other a warm farewell. Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed gratitude for the excellent organization of his visit and invited Aleksandr Lukashenko to pay a return visit to Zimbabwe in the near future. "Thank you very much! I will take with me the best memories," the Zimbabwean President said.