By Derick Tsimba
The United Nations (UN) remains open and fully operational in Zimbabwe, the UN Communications Specialist, Sirak Gebrehiwot has said whilst speaking in Harare yesterday.
In a statement which was also posted on the UN Facebook page, Gebrehiwot stated that the UN was in continuous support of Zimbabwe’s national developmental priorities and remained fully open.
“The United Nations System in Zimbabwe, comprising Agencies, Funds and Programmes, remains open and fully operational. UN entities continue to implement various development and humanitarian activities in support of national development priorities and strengthening of national capacities to achieve socio-economic stability and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” said Gebrehiwot.
Gebrehiwot also said the UN remained engaged with Government to find lasting and peaceful solutions to the problems the country is facing.
“The United Nations notes with concern the prevailing socio-economic challenges faced by ordinary Zimbabweans and the dire food security outlook prompted by the El Niño weather phenomenon. The United Nations Team continues to monitor the situation in the country closely and remains fully engaged with Government and other partners to find lasting and peaceful solutions,” said the UN Communications Specialist.
Gebrehiwot said the country should solve its differences through a national dialogue in a peaceful manner.
“The United Nations strongly believes that the current challenges in the country can only be resolved through peaceful and inclusive consultative processes. In line with Zimbabwe’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, upholding rule of law and ensuring the protection of human rights of all Zimbabweans at all times is critical for accelerated economic recovery, inclusive growth and sustainable development,” said Gebrehiwot.
Harare Post has learnt that the United Nations remains committed to continue supporting the people and Government of Zimbabwe in their quest to implement the Transitional Stabilisation Programme, and the advancement of sustainable, rights-based and inclusive economic growth and development for all, particularly the most vulnerable including children, women and youth.
The statement by UN comes shortly after the arrival of President Emmerson Mnangagwa from abroad where he secured ties with Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. In Kazakhstan the President secured areas of cooperation with the Eurasian petrochemical and industrial giant.
