Harare, (New Ziana) – Despite the challenges posed by the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by hostile Western nations, Zimbabwe remains committed to multilateralism and international cooperation to help realise global peace, security, justice, and equitable development.
President Mnangagwa said this when he officiated at the commemoration of the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day in Harare on Saturday.
The commemorations ran under the theme: “Inclusive Development through Heritage-based Innovation and Industrialization, in a Multilateral World.”
He said: “Our doors are open and our hands remain outstretched to all nations, private sector stakeholders, and development partners. We stand ready to welcome those willing to work with us, as we build stronger, win-win partnerships and synergies, for shared prosperity and lasting development.
“As a progressive member of the international community, we will continuously lend our voice and efforts in addressing threats to global peace and stability. Hence, Zimbabwe has presented its candidature for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council for the term 2027 to 2028.”
President Mnangagwa added that Zimbabwe recognises the potential of heritage-based innovation and production as a catalyst for value addition, beneficiation and inclusive economic growth. The Government is implementing targeted initiatives to empower communities so that they leverage and tap into their respective comparative advantages to meet global demand for the unique and authentic Zimbabwean products.
“It is a befitting reminder of the value of heritage-based innovation as our national development blueprint for broad, inclusive growth, dignity, and self-determination. In this regard, marketing authorities have scaled up the promotion of the export of goods, services, and minerals, among others. These are rooted in our cultural identity and indigenous knowledge systems, including traditional foods, arts, crafts, and culture.
“In navigating the path towards sustainable economic development, Zimbabwe, like other developing countries, recognises the critical importance of access to flexible and reliable lines of credit. Regrettably, the illegal economic sanctions have fundamentally disrupted the ability of our country to access global lines of credit,” President Mnangagwa said.
He added that to ensure the continuity of the developmental agenda, the Government has adopted home-grown innovative development financing models to drive the country forward.
“Similarly, the implementation of political and legislative reforms that benefit the people is ongoing and entrenching Zimbabwe’s standing as a constitutional democracy. Through modernising and industrialising our economy, as well as shaping our own narratives, we are demonstrating that locally driven progress can never be sanctioned or delayed,” he said.
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