THE US President, Barack Obama says he is looking forward to meeting Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai.
A statement released Tuesday by the US Embassy read, "The President looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of Zimbabwe to the Oval Office on Friday, June 12."
"The Prime Minister, along with millions of Zimbabweans, has been working against the odds to secure a stable democratic future for the people of Zimbabwe," read the statement.
PM Tsvangirai is on a three-week state visit to the EU and US where is meeting leaders of Western nations seeking to re-engage Zimbabwe "into the community of nations".
A report in state media says the PM has been tasked by the inclusive Government to call for the removal of sanctions and seek a financial package to revive the economy.
The PM is on will visit France, Sweden, Britain, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark and the US.
On Monday he met Dutch Prime Minister Dr. Jan Peter Balkenende and other government officials in what was described as a "fruitful" series of meetings.
He has now proceeded to the United States and will return to Europe at the weekend.
President Obama and Tsvangirai will discuss "the difficult road ahead in Zimbabwe," according to US embassy sources.
"The United States can support the forces of reform as they work to bring the rule of law, respect for human rights, and free and fair elections back to Zimbabwe," added the statement.
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Thuthukani • notha4ever@ntlworld.com
Subject: who controlls who
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:18:48 • The notion os being given aid is just another way to gain control of resources through the back door. What we would lik to know is this, just give us one country in Africa which developed with Aid. The Bible clearly says, the borrower is debted to the lender, same principle, here. Never be told lies, as development should not be determined by foreigners, as they will tell you how fast and how high one should climb up.
Tisu Vatongi • The Crisis is Over
Subject: Tirikutonga
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:38:46 • The USA shall pay and they must pay with their money for the sanctions they imposed at the invitation of Tsvangson. Both Obama nd Tsvangson are Harvard graduates....so they will have lots to talk about...The west can sugar-coat the lifting of sanctions which way they want, but we in zanu-PF will not let them get away without paying for it...and watch my words...the West will release money to pay for ther destruction of Zim they caused....Its payback time. Everyone pays for their actions in the end..The West are no exception to that rule
Tisu Vatongi • The Crisis is Over
Subject: Tirikutonga
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:36:56 • The USA shall pay and they must pay with their money for the sanctions they imposed at the invitation of Tsvangson. Both Obama nd Tsvangson are Harvard graduates....so they will have lots to talk about...The west can sugar-coat the lifting of sanctions which way they want, but we in zanu-PF will not let them get away without paying for it...and watch my words...the West will release money to pay for ther destruction of Zim
n/a • n/a
Subject: n/a
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:43:41 • Who is Obama trying to kid? Every Zimbabwean knows that the MDC-T is project of the West set up to effect regime change in Zimbabwe. In order to give the MDC-T a leg up the political ladder, the US, EU, UK and their allies chose to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe. These sanctions have killed and devastated the lives of millions of Zimbabweans. When the US crafted the US Zidera Act, 2001 in cahoots with the MDC-T party, it knew that the Act and the ensuing sanctions would make the Zimbabwean economy scream, kill and impoverish millions of its people. How can Obama justify the killing and impoverishment of millions of Zimbabweans (via sanctions) all in the name of building of what he terms” a stable and democratic future” for Zimbabwe? The sanctions have killed more Zimbabweans than at any period during the history of the country. The majority of Zimbabweans did not ask the US and its allies to subject them to this “shock and awe” terror unleashed upon them via sanctions. Why does the US want to export its one size fits all democracy to all corners of the world? It won’t work. Yes, Tsvangirai can hobnob with the likes of Obama but it’s a futile exercise in PR if the meeting does not lead to the immediate lifting of US sanctions against Zimbabwe and repeal of the Zidera Act.2001. Patriotic Zimbabweans understand that it will be business as usual with the Obama crowd. The US Foreign policy never changes because Obama is just a figurehead for more powerful forces that actually rule the US.
The majority of Zimbabweans no longer believe that the MDC-T party has powerful friends in the West who can come to its assistance and bail the country out. The MDC-T has failed to bring a cent to the treasury from its Western friends.
Regis Mkamure • n/a
Subject: n/a
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:28:37 • Zanu PF, Mugabe, Tomana, Gono, Chihuri, Chiwenga, Mutambara, Chinamasa, Charamba, Mahoso and Webster Shamu are the valiant sons of the soil who are soiling Zimbabwe at the moment. No matter how hard Tsvangirai tries to get Zimbabwe on a normal footing with other countries, it will always be a failure. The world is not blind. The Dutch Government has shown that the world is not blind to what is happening in Zimbabwe. There is still no rule of law. There is still fear. There are so many things which need to be finalised first before Zimbabwe can be declared a safe and free democratic country. Just imagine this - Lets say Chihuri takes out his police service pistol and shoots Chamisa right through the mouth just because he doesnt like his voice. Will Chihuri be arrested and prosecuted like the rest of none Zanu PF supporters? I bet every Zimbabwean knows the answer. That is exactly what I mean when I say that nothing has changed in Zimbabwe. There are some amoungst our people who are above the ordinary laws of the land. Try to convince the international world that things have changed. I bet only Iran, North Korea and the likes are the only countries which we can convince. Why then is Mugabe not visiting those countries and call for aid?
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