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Putin Calls Zimbabwe Reliable Partner of Russia on African Continent

© Photo Photohost-TASS Agency / Go to the mediabankRussian President Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Emerson Mnangagwa during a meeting on the sidelines of the II Russia-Africa Summit and Forum in St. Petersburg, July 27, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Emerson Mnangagwa during a meeting on the sidelines of the II Russia-Africa Summit and Forum in St. Petersburg, July 27, 2023 - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 27.07.2023
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Earlier on Thursday, Monica Mutsvangwa, Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Publicity of Zimbabwe told Sputnik Africa that the African nation and Russia are going to sign a memorandum of understanding in the media sphere. The minister stressed that sanctions imposed against the both countries are stimulating the bilateral relations.
Zimbabwe is a reliable partner of Russia on the African continent, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday during a meeting with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

"Zimbabwe is a good ally of Russia on the African continent, with which we have strong reliable friendly ties," Putin stated.

Monica Mutsvangwa, Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Publicity of Zimbabwe, gives an exclusive interview to Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the second Russia-Africa Summit on July 27, 2023.  - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 27.07.2023
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Russia appreciates Mnangagwa's contribution to strengthening comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, the president added.
"Bilateral memoranda of understanding between cultural and sports ministries are planned to be signed. And this, of course, contributes to the strengthening of humanitarian relations, humanitarian ties," Putin concluded.
In his turn, Zimbabwean president stated that his country is ready to explore alternative and autonomous payment solutions, in particular, the use of alternative payment methods.
The president stressed that Zimbabwe is aware of a progress Russia has already made in terms of findnig alternatives to dollar amid the US sanctions.
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