Mnangagwa says humbled by visiting SADC envoys, commits to lead the regional bloc

By Agencies/Staff Writer

President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is committed to promoting democracy in the region while calling on Sadc countries to remain united.

Mnangagwa, who is the incoming Sadc chairperson, said this at State House yesterday during a courtesy call by regional ambassadors to Zimbabwe.

The delegation was led by Angolan ambassador to Zimbabwe Agostino Tavares.

“Democracy and the rule of law are two of the core principles enshrined in Articles 4(c) and 5 of the Sadc Treaty. As a founding member of our august regional bloc, Zimbabwe takes pride in entrenching unity, peace and development, as well as deepening constitutionalism, good governance, democracy and the rule of law,” he said.

“I also want to assure you, as the incoming chair of Sadc, that Zimbabwe is committed to promoting our common political values, systems and democratic practices.”