By Bernard Mutambudzi
President Mnangagwa says he remains committed to extending love to true patriotic Zimbabweans and remains a listening President who has love for his country.
President Mnangagwa has said this while giving closing remarks at the third Zimbabwe-South Africa Bi-National Commission session held today.
“My administration continues to push for greater national peace, unity and harmony and cohesion,” said President Mnangagwa.
“Fully aware that a nation at peace with itself is a nation that can achieve socio-economic development. As such, a national dialogue platform has been established to allow a broader cross section of the political players to express their views and input into the governance discourse of this country. We are therefore committed to dialogue at home, across the entire region and beyond. Together we shall create a new reality for our people.
“Today Zimbabwe is in a process of transformation and national renewal. We are making steady progress with regards both economic and political reforms in Zimbabwe,” said the President.
He said Zimbabwe was a democratic country and those who choose not to join the national dialogue would be free as they would be exercising their democratic right.
However, in democracy, we cannot repel those who do not join us,” said the President.
He said true patriotic Zimbabweans who had constructive ideas should come forward, adding that it was the reason why he formed Presidential Advisory Council (PAC).
Turning to global issues, President Mnangagwa said: “At the international level, there is an ever growing demand for strengthening of global governance and transformation of the global governance system. The constant challenges in the international balance of power heighten the need to foster an international order that is fair, equitable and more rational to ensure that the common interests of our countries and other developing countries are assured.
“We remain convinced that the United Nations should always be guided by its Charter and serve the interests of all its member states, without prejudice. To this end, we continue to advocate for the reform and democratisation of the United Nations Security Council so that it serves as the pedestal of international justice, peace and security.
“I am aware that South Africa will hold its general elections on the 8th of May 2019, a process that will deepen democracy in your country and the region at large. We wish you, Your Excellency, and people of South Africa, great success during your elections,” he said.
