A Congressional Delegation led by Senator Christopher Coons is in Zim 2 explore ways of strengthening the bilateral relationship. The five Senators met with President Mnangagwa, Members of the opposition and civil society, among others to discuss how best to work together. pic.twitter.com/YxUzdEzycP
— U.S. Embassy Harare (@usembassyharare) April 7, 2018
Today, I met with 5 US Senators to discuss enhancing the ties between our two nations.
I assured them of our commitment to ensuring free and fair elections, and am confident that with dialogue, we can resolve the issues between us and move forward together. pic.twitter.com/JA4AK2NsWr
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) April 7, 2018
US Senators on a fact finding mission to Zimbabwe led by Senator Christopher Coons have told the Emmerson Mnangagwa administration that Zimbabwe risks losing out on the opportunity to have sanctions lifted if electoral reforms that guarantee free, fair and credible elections are not implemented soon.
Senators Chris Coons and Jeff Flake, both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, have introduced a bill to lay the framework for U.S. relations with the new government in Zimbabwe. This legislation updates the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001 and sets forth the steps Zimbabwe needs to take to have targeted sanctions lifted.