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Policy and Research
Key tasks of the Policy Research and Promotion Division are to:
- compile daily briefs and position papers for the Head of State on global political, economic, social and strategic developments, including bilateral and multilateral issues;
- provide Zimbabwe's Diplomatic Missions with information and briefing materials for effective promotion and defence of the national interest;
- liaise with Parliament and make contributions to the President's Speeches relating to the opening of Parliament, National Day, Annual Diplomats' Reception, Heroes and Defence Forces Days;
- brief the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Parliamentary debates relating to foreign policy;
- liaise with the domestic and foreign press on foreign policy issues as well as on state and official visits;
- compile press statements and respond to media requests for press conferences and interviews;
- provide Secretarial services to meetings of the Minister and Senior Officials;
- compile and present the Ministry's position papers on foreign policy at various fora, including the Armed Forces' Staff College;
- attend Censorship Board meetings; and
- Manage the Ministry's library.