President Mnangagwa has assured the SADC Secretariat of his unwavering support during his tenure as Chairperson of the regional bloc.
The President also reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to
working with all Heads of State in the regional bloc and the Secretariat
towards the operationalisation of this year’s theme, “Promoting Innovation to
Unlock Opportunities for Sustainable Economic Growth and Development towards an
Industrialised SADC”.
In his address to the SADC Secretariat staff yesterday, President Mnangagwa said the region’s objective of deepening its
integration agenda, as well as accelerating the quest towards a middle to high
income region, remained a top priority.
The President was on his maiden visit to the SADC
Secretariat Headquarters after assuming Chairmanship of the regional bloc at
the 44th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Harare in August.
“Zimbabwe stands ready to work with fellow Heads of State
and Government, the Secretariat, and other relevant stakeholders to
operationalise this timely theme.
“I once again assure you that my door is open for
continuous engagement as we promote deeper integration and sustainable
development for the benefit of the peoples of the region.
“I count on your invaluable support as I execute the
mandate bestowed upon me by the SADC Heads of State and Government,” he said.
SADC’s approach, said President Mnangagwa, must always be
driven by the region’s collective desire to leave no one and no place behind.
President Mnangagwa appraised the gathering on Zimbabwe’s
efforts in preserving the region’s heritage saying, “our story will not be
accurate if we leave others to tell it on our behalf”.
“We remain committed to do our part towards the protection
and preservation of the rich heritage, culture, and liberation history of our
region.
“To this end, the construction of the SADC Liberation
Square in Harare, which houses the Museum of African Liberation, is progressing
well.
“I am aware of similar efforts in other SADC countries. It
is the duty of the respective countries of SADC and our peoples as a whole to
promote and take pride in our heritage for both present and future
generations,” said the President. Herald
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