Staff Reporter
As President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s engagement and re-engagement policy, continues to bear fruit, a pivotal meeting took place between ZANU PF Secretary-General Dr Obert Mpofu and the British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pete Vowles at the ZANU PF Headquarters in Harare yesterday.
"The main agenda of the meeting was to address matters of mutual interest between Zimbabwe and Britain," our source revealed to this publication.
In a surprising revelation, it was shared that Ambassador Vowles expressed Britain's support for Zimbabwe's re-admission into the Commonwealth.
"This is indeed a positive sign, and it's clear that relations are indeed warming up between the two nations," the source added.
During the meeting, Vowles expressed a strong commitment for Zimbabwe's cause.
"During my tenure, I will negotiate for the removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe and will also work towards convincing other Western countries to follow suit," Vowles was quoted as saying. This commitment is significant considering Zimbabwe's repeated attempts and various reforms implemented to have the sanctions removed.
Ambassador Vowles also noted the peaceful nature of recent elections in Zimbabwe, indicating his approval of the country's strides towards maintaining political stability.
"The peaceful elections are a testament to Zimbabwe's commitment to stability," the ambassador mentioned.
The meeting, was attended by key political figures such as Zanu-PF’s Secretary for External Affairs, Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, and British Second Secretary Political Consult, Will Ellison. The meeting marked a significant step in Zimbabwe's international relations, indicating that the policy is bearing fruit.
The closed-door meeting between Dr Mpofu and Vowles signifies a renewed sense of optimism for Zimbabwe's international relations. Despite past challenges, the nation's pursuit of engagement and re-engagement appears to be yielding positive results.
"Zimbabwe is finally moving closer towards achieving its diplomatic objectives," the source concluded.
