Zimbabwe Can Intervene In Mozambique Conflict: Mutsvangwa
Zanu-PF Secretary for Science and Technology Christopher Mutsvangwa recently said Zimbabwe is likely to play an active role in the ongoing conflict in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado region to save their ‘brother’ at war,
Mutsvangwa made the remarks while addressing members of the Zanu-PF Provincial Co-ordinating Committee (PCC) at Great Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe campus on June 20.
He said the nation was geared and prepared to play an active role to fight the Islamist rebels in war-torn Cabo Delgado. Mutsvangwa said:
_Zimbabwe can intervene in the Mozambique conflict. We have the capacity to deal with the enemies of the Mozambican government._
_The President of Zimbabwe is very confident and has got the situation under control. We will play a major role under Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) in helping our neighbour._
Mutsvangwa, however, said he was “not allowed to discuss details on national security though.” Added Mutsvangwa:
_As a former ambassador, I know the kind of language I am speaking. Our former detractors are making efforts on the diplomatic front to try to re-engage us as a government and sooner than later you will have the results of the meetings availed to you._
He speaks amid calls by French President Emmanuel Macron for Zimbabwe to intervene and resolve the Mozambican crisis.
The northern part of Mozambique has been embroiled in a conflict between rebels and government forces since October 2017 leaving thousands homeless and hundreds dead.
Meanwhile, SADC resolved to send a standing army to Mozambique to help fight the Islamist insurgency.
More: Pindula News; TellZim
