ZIMBABWEANS are grateful to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for standing by the country in its fight against illegal economic sanctions imposed by the West, in spite of the immense pressure on regional countries to isolate Harare, President Mnangagwa has said.
In his opening remarks at the 44th Ordinary SADC Heads of State and Government Summit held at the new Parliament building in Mt Hampden yesterday, President Mnangagwa, who assumed the regional body’s chairmanship, applauded SADC member states for their solidarity.
“The people of Zimbabwe count it an honour to be hosting this 44th Ordinary SADC Summit. And we treasure your gathering here in the land of the great Emperor Munhumutapa,” he said.
“On their behalf, I am grateful for the opportunity to personally thank you all for the many years of your unwavering solidarity, support and unbreakable fraternal relations with the Republic and people of Zimbabwe.”
He said SADC countries have unflinchingly stood on Zimbabwe’s side, in line with the understanding that the well-being of one is essential to the well-being of all.
“This has been against the continuing heinous sanctions imposed on our motherland, Zimbabwe, by some Western countries,” he continued.
“We are aware that various forms of undue pressure may have been exerted on you over the years to abandon us.
