Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday urged the nation to remain united under the national vision of inclusive development as the country marked the 36th anniversary of the Unity Day, a national holiday in Zimbabwe.
Unity Day celebrates the Unity Accord signed by the two liberation political parties, ZANU PF and PF ZAPU on Dec. 22, 1987.
“The historical Unity Accord remains a guiding character of our beloved motherland, Zimbabwe. Riding on this timeless heritage, we must accelerate the attainment of our shared national vision for inclusive development and a modernized, industrialized, prosperous and empowered society,” said Mnangagwa.
He called on Zimbabweans at home and abroad to remain united in their diversity, and to preserve and promote national heritage.
“Our nation is moving forward with hope and determination, crafting a brighter and more prosperous future for all Zimbabweans, leaving no one, and no place, or community, behind.
“Our national character of a united people must be exhibited by Zimbabweans in the diaspora. No matter where you are in the world, you must be united. You are one people, with one country, and one motherland, Zimbabwe,” Mnangagwa said.
In addition, he said, Zimbabweans are the only guarantors of the country’s independence, peace, stability, freedom and development.
“Let us, therefore, remain patriotic and continue wholeheartedly serving our great motherland, Zimbabwe,” Mnangagwa said.
