Zimbabwe Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Moyo said that his country will continue with efforts of re-engaging the White house despite the regrettable signing into law of the amended Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act (Zidera).
Minister Moyo however lamented that other critical issues cited in "draconian" law such as freedom of expression have been accomplished in the new dispensation.
"While we regret that Zidera continues to exist in any form, we are determined to continue in the re-engagement with the US administration, as we together seek to restore our bilateral relations to normalcy. Zidera remains a challenge in that it is an extra territorial law, as Zimbabwe is not legally bound by another State’s domestic laws. However, some of the issues it raises, (such as) rule of law and enjoyment of freedoms, have been ushered in by the new dispensation. The rule of law, freedom of expression, free and fair elections have already been accomplished in the new dispensation. Reforms of political and economic laws are ongoing endeavors in the new dispensation. The retrogressive aspects however of the amended act refer to some issues which are being addressed by the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission." said minister Moyo addressing journalists during a press conference held at his Munhumutapa office in Harare
Minister Moyo however lamented that other critical issues cited in "draconian" law such as freedom of expression have been accomplished in the new dispensation.
"While we regret that Zidera continues to exist in any form, we are determined to continue in the re-engagement with the US administration, as we together seek to restore our bilateral relations to normalcy. Zidera remains a challenge in that it is an extra territorial law, as Zimbabwe is not legally bound by another State’s domestic laws. However, some of the issues it raises, (such as) rule of law and enjoyment of freedoms, have been ushered in by the new dispensation. The rule of law, freedom of expression, free and fair elections have already been accomplished in the new dispensation. Reforms of political and economic laws are ongoing endeavors in the new dispensation. The retrogressive aspects however of the amended act refer to some issues which are being addressed by the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission." said minister Moyo addressing journalists during a press conference held at his Munhumutapa office in Harare
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