By Archford Chirimudombo
Harare, (New Ziana) – Zanu PF party Secretary for Information and Publicity, Christopher Mutsvangwa has dismissed claims of divisions within the party’s leadership, saying attempts to portray Zimbabwe as politically unstable will not succeed because there is unity within the Presidium.
Speaking at a press conference in Harare on Thursday, Mutsvangwa said Zimbabwe was increasingly confident in engaging the international community and taking its place on the global stage despite what he described as efforts by detractors to create a false narrative about the country.
“There is no rift in the Presidium. Critics who invoke the liberation-war legacy against President Emmerson Mnangagwa are marginal figures with no real following. As you all know, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga was recently in China, where he met investors in Zhejiang Province. That is evidence of party unity,” he said.
Mutsvangwa said the Vice President’s engagements in China demonstrated that senior government and party officials continued to work together in advancing Zimbabwe’s economic and diplomatic interests.
He also pointed to President Mnangagwa’s participation in the United Nations General Assembly in the United States as evidence of Zimbabwe’s willingness to engage constructively with the international community.
The President’s attendance at the annual global gathering, he said, provided Zimbabwe with an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations, promote the country’s interests and present its perspective on international issues.
“More importantly, it provides an opportunity for Zimbabwe to reaffirm its place among nations and to strengthen relations with countries represented at the General Assembly. This represents a significant change from the situation Zimbabwe faced in 2017, when the country was widely portrayed as isolated and in crisis, with many describing it as a failing state,” Mutsvangwa said.
He said Zimbabwe’s foreign engagement was part of broader efforts by the Second Republic to reposition the country internationally and expand opportunities for trade, investment and cooperation.
Mutsvangwa said the country would continue engaging other nations while defending its national interests, arguing that Zimbabwe’s confidence was informed not only by its current circumstances but also by its history and the resilience of its people.
“Zimbabweans are a resilient and courageous people who have overcome extraordinary challenges, including the hardships of the liberation struggle. Our history demonstrates the capacity of our people to withstand adversity and to shape their own destiny.
“That heritage is also reflected in the civilisation that flourished at Great Zimbabwe. The recent celebration of Munhumutapa Day in Mvurwi serves as a reminder of the depth and significance of Zimbabwe’s historical legacy. Great Zimbabwe stands as one of the most important monuments of the ancient African civilisation and is a powerful symbol of the achievements of our ancestors,” Mutsvangwa said.
His remarks come as the Government continues to emphasise international re-engagement and efforts to attract investment as part of its broader economic development agenda.
Mutsvangwa said Zimbabwe’s historical experience, including the liberation struggle and the legacy of Great Zimbabwe, remained an important source of national identity and confidence as the country sought to strengthen its position in the international community.
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