Nedlac statement on Zimbabwe political negotiations 24-07-08

 

ZIMBABWE POLITICAL NEGOTIATIONS

The labour, business and community constituencies in Nedlac note the recent signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Zanu-PF and the MDC – and the commencement of political negotiations this week – on the future of Zimbabwe. Nedlac has previously expressed its serious concern about the political crisis and violence in Zimbabwe and has urged that the political and socio-economic challenges facing that country be resolved through the democratic process and political negotiation.

Nedlac strongly urges that the current dialogue and negotiation should be expanded to include labour, business and civil society there – and that stability, equity and growth should be restored in Zimbabwe as soon as possible in the interests of both that country and the Southern African region. The right decisions about Zimbabwe’s political and economic future can only be taken if they are driven by democratic processes and legitimate structures in that country.

Ends

24 July 2008

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