GABORONE - Botswana has called on the Zimbabwean ZANU-PF to end unilateralism and facilitate the process of rebuilding the economy in order to end the suffering of the people of Zimbabwe.
A press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation states that failure to demonstrate commitment in this regard on the part of ZANU-PF may lead to the withdrawal of pledges made and further discourage the international community from assisting Zimbabwe.
The ministry states that Botswana pledged a line of credit for the new government in Zimbabwe in the hope that all parties will live up to the spirit of the Global Political Agreement.
The Foreign Affairs ministry is, however, concerned at the recent developments in the neighbouring country, and in particular, the detention of 18 human rights activists or political detainees on charges of plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe's previous government.
Other charges include failure to resolve the issues of key appointments in the government, which should be equitably distributed amongst ZANU-PF, MDC (T) and MDC (M) and the continuing illegal farm invasions.
"These irresponsible and provocative acts can only serve to undermine the implementation of the GPA and efforts by the international community to assist in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the economy in Zimbabwe", further reads the statement.
The ministry maintains that an atmosphere of mutual trust and confidence amongst the parties to the GPA remains the bedrock for full international re-engagement with Zimbabwe, which that country requires. BOPA
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