Yugoslavia–Zimbabwe relations

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Yugoslavia-Zimbabwe relations
Map indicating locations of Yugoslavia and Zimbabwe

Yugoslavia

Zimbabwe

Yugoslavia–Zimbabwe relations were historical foreign relations between now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Zimbabwe. Relations between Yugoslavia and Zimbabwe independence movement started before the 1980 independence and were marked by participation of both sides in activities of the Non-Aligned Movement. The formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1980.[1]

History

Both the

Foreign and Commonwealth Office Peter Blaker visited Belgrade in November 1979 where in conversation with Josip Vrhovec he stated belief that agreement will be reached soon, while Yugoslavia expressed concerns over foreign intrusion in Zambia.[4]

Relations from 1980 until the Breakup of Yugoslavia

One of the first large international outings for Robert Mugabe after the independence happened at during the

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and abstained from recognition of the former Yugoslav republics for a couple of years after they joined United Nations. During the Yugoslav crisis Zimbabwe was a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and was one of only three states which abstained during the voting for the United Nations Security Council Resolution 777
.

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