Government says it expects nothing short of hard work from
the country’s ambassadors after addressing welfare issues that had been
neglected for years by the old dispensation.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Dr Sibusiso Moyo appearing before Parliament today
confirmed that the new dispensation is seized with improving the welfare of the
country’s representatives on foreign missions but did not mince his words on
government expectations.
“Our ambassadors have been operating under difficult
conditions and we have moved in to save the situation by acquiring the things
they need and these include vehicles and furniture, among others. Plans are
also afoot for us to acquire real estate for them,” he said.
“I would however want to emphasise that while the
government does its bit, it expects the ambassadors to work harder than before
and has set targets for them and there is a possibility of recalling those
failing to perform to expectations,” Minister Moyo added.
The pronouncements by the Minister come as the country’s
reengagement drive continues, with Zimbabwe set to opening foreign
missions in strategic nations like Rwanda, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
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