U.S. Embassy in Harare honors Jimmy Carter with dedicated conference room

17 January 2025

By Andile Vundla

The U.S. Embassy in Harare on Thursday dedicated its largest conference space to the late U.S. President Jimmy Carter, in a ceremony attended by government officials, civil society leaders, and Embassy staff.

U.S. Ambassador Pamela Tremont, joined by Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira, presided over the dedication ceremony, celebrating President Carter’s enduring legacy of peace and human rights.

In her address, U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont stated that the conference room, designed to bring people together, bears the name of a leader who believed in the power of diplomacy and peacemaking.

She further highlighted that the room also seeks to show President Carter’s commitment to Zimbabwe’s future was not just a political decision, but a deeply personal conviction.

“President Carter’s commitment to Zimbabwe’s future was not merely a political decision, but a deeply held belief that all people deserve the opportunity to shape their own destiny,” Ambassador Tremont remarked.

“It is fitting that this room, designed to foster dialogue and collaboration, bears the name of a leader who championed diplomacy and peaceful resolution,” she added.

Minister Murwira echoed these sentiments, acknowledging President Carter’s instrumental role in supporting Zimbabwe’s journey to independence. He said that Former President Carter’s support to human rights and justice played a crucial role during the country’s struggle for freedom.

“Former President Carter’s unwavering dedication to human rights and justice played a crucial role during our struggle for freedom,”

“We express our deepest gratitude to all who contributed to our independence, those who fought bravely and those who provided unwavering support from afar, including President Carter,” Minister Murwira stated.

President Carter, the first U.S. President to visit Sub Saharan Africa, maintained a lifelong commitment to global health, human rights, and democratic governance. He remained actively engaged in these causes until his passing on 29 December 2024, at the age of 100.