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US ambassador-designate to Zimbabwe talks tough
09 Oct 2015 at 09:11hrs | Views
US ambassador-designate to Zimbabwe Harry Thomas Jr, who will replace Ambassador Bruce Wharton, says he will insist on the respect for human rights and upholding of the rule of law by the Harare government.
Appearing before the US Committee on Foreign Relations, Thomas said while his country would not push for regime change in Zimbabwe, it would demand upholding of democratic principles and respect of the constitution.
Thomas said Zimbabwe had huge potential to succeed and thus US-Zimbabwe relationship should move beyond aid into the realm of investment and development.
He said although the US does not support political parties or other partisan interest groups, his country would not pay a blind eye to human rights violations.
Appearing before the US Committee on Foreign Relations, Thomas said while his country would not push for regime change in Zimbabwe, it would demand upholding of democratic principles and respect of the constitution.
Thomas said Zimbabwe had huge potential to succeed and thus US-Zimbabwe relationship should move beyond aid into the realm of investment and development.
He said although the US does not support political parties or other partisan interest groups, his country would not pay a blind eye to human rights violations.
Source - Zim Ind
