European Union Observer Mission (EUOM) head Mr Elmar Brok, who is also a member of the European Parliament, said holding of credible elections is in the best interest of Zimbabwe as it will enable the country to get international acceptance and unlock Foreign Direct Investment.
He made the remarks after meeting Zanu-PF Secretary for External Affairs Cde Simbarashe Mumbengegwi at the party’s headquarters in Harare yesterday. Said Brok:
We are here because we want to find out whether there will be free and fair elections as it was proposed for these elections, and the representatives of Zanu-PF have told us that they stick to this idea. We will be curious whether this is going to be the case in the coming weeks. I believe it is best for your country, best for international relations, best for future relations. Countries which have (an) image of free and fair elections and the rule of law, have better chances of getting investments to develop the country. This credibility has very much to do with democracy and the rule of law. Investors will feel more security, therefore it is the right way to try and achieve this in the coming elections.
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