‘Sanctions An Impediment To Regional Integration’
President Mnangagwa delivers his Anti-sanctions statement at State House in Harare yesterday. — Picture: Memory Mangombe
Zvamaida Murwira
Senior Reporter
The imposition of illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe by the United States of America and its Western allies undermines the country and the Sadc region’s collective efforts towards regional integration and the desire to achieve sustainable development goals, Sadc Chairperson, President Mnangagwa, has said. Speaking at State House in Harare yesterday to mark the commemoration of the Sadc-initiated Anti-Sanctions Day which was set aside by the regional bloc on October 25 of every year, President Mnangagwa said sanctions violate basic tenets of international law and the United Nations Charter hence they ought to be removed. “In solidarity, the SADC community today joins Zimbabwe in calling for the immediate and unconditional removal of these unwarranted and cruel sanctions, which violate the basic tenets of international law and the Charter of the United Nations,” he said. “Our region enjoys relative peace and stability and continues to work towards achieving a prosperous and integrated region. We strive to secure a future where all our countries and peoples realise their mutually shared aspirations without leaving anyone and any place behind. “The imposition of sanctions undermines our collective efforts towards regional integration and sustainable development. As a community, we have to continue working together to ensure that our region remains a beacon of hope and prosperity, for generations to come.” ReadMore