Declaration by the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on Zimbabwe
- On: 12.09.2008
The Presidency of the Council of the European Union welcomes the conclusion, on 11 September in Harare, of an agreement between Morgan Tsvangirai, Arthur Mutambara and Robert Mugabe paving the way for the formation of a national unity government in Zimbabwe. The agreement is due to be signed on 15 September in Harare.
The Presidency expresses its wish for this agreement to open up constructive possibilities in political, economic and social fields to end the suffering of a people who have endured great hardship over many years.
The Presidency welcomes President Thabo Mbeki’s mediation efforts, under a SADC mandate, supported by the African Union and the United Nations.
The Presidency of the Council of the European Union calls on the Zimbabwean authorities to work swiftly on restoring the humanitarian and economic situation in the country for the good of the Zimbabwean people.
The Foreign Affairs Ministers, who welcome the mediation efforts of South Africa’s President in this affair under the aegis of the SADC, will assess the situation in the General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting on 15 September.
- Updated: 23.12.2008
