In a statement, he considered historic that the 40th Summit of Heads of State and Government of this regional group has declared October 25 as SADC Anti-Sanctions Day.

The decision taken adds impetus to the collective resolve to fight against these illegal measures imposed by the United States and the European Union for more than two decades, which violate the basic human rights of the country’s citizens, Mnangagwa stressed.

It is the people, particularly the most vulnerable, who suffer the impact of these hateful and inhumane measures, which also affect economic and social progress in Zimbabwe, he further said.

Mnangagwa underscored the value of the support offered by the SADC community in demanding the immediate and unconditional lifting of the sanctions, which violate basic principles of international law and the UN Charter.

He said that while the region enjoys relative peace and stability and continues to work to promote prosperity and integration for the benefit of all, the imposition of sanctions undermines collective efforts towards sustainable development.

He also called on all progressive countries to maintain support for this cause to enable Zimbabwe and SADC to further contribute to the economic and social advancement of the African region and the world.

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