Communique of the Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (Zanu PF) and the African National Congress (ANC) bi-lateral meeting convened on 9 September 2020

10 September 2020

The meeting was held in an atmosphere of which was cordial, with frank and open discussions and mutual respect for each other.

APPRECIATING the warm and welcoming opening remarks by the ZANU PF Secretary for Administration, Cde Dr OM Mpofu;

EMPHASISING the importance of consolidating the historical ties of solidarity and mutual support amongst our Parties;

HAVING CONSIDERED the representations from the delegations, the meeting resolved the following:

Reinvigoration of the long-standing strong ties between the two liberation movements and strengthening of solidarity through regional integration programmes;

Crime and corruption should be confronted head-on, in both countries to ensure that our people have confidence in our Parties;

Consolidate and defend the gains of our revolution and people's struggle

Crafting of economic programmes which advance the socio-economic conditions of our people

Consensus to have vigilance over fake news and social media agenda setting for the two parties

Committed to self-introspection, renewal of values of trust, accountability, openness and honesty. and this should be the mainstay of our Parties' resolve

That economic sanctions and embargoes are one of the biggest albatross on the people of Zimbabwe and the economy and should unconditionally be removed

The aspirations of our people should be at the centre of our priorities as liberation movements

Agreed to engage in programmes to empower youths and women in our countries.

The two parties agreed to convene and meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual concern and interest, particularly economic.

Agreed to cooperate on key issues of common interest such as trade, migration, Covid19, climate change, education, health, defence. among many issues of mutual concern.

Issued by Pule Mabe, National Spokesperson, ANC, 10 September 2020