Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said the inclusive government has made sufficient progress towards full implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) to win cooperation of the international community.
Speaking after meeting Norwegian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Gry Larsen, Tsvangirai said political parties in the government have made significant strides warranting the full support of the European Union (EU).
"We had an exchange of views on the current situation, the political and economic developments that have taken place. We have made significant progress, now is the ime for the EU and the rest of the International Community to recognise that progress and to reward it," he said.
Tsvangirai noted that key commissions had been set up signifying positive rewards borne through dialogue amongst the three principals in the inclusive government.
He complained that despite these strides, the international community remained hardened on its position to sustain a negative image of the country.
"Key commissions have been put in place, but the response from the International Community has confirmed a sceptical image of the country," he said.
Also speaking after the meeting, Larsen said her country is confident the Global Political Agreement is the solution to the Zimbabwean socio-political challenges.
Larsen said Norway would continue supporting Zimbabwe in various areas particularly food security. "There was a good exchange with the Prime Minister.
Norway is a strong supporter of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) and the inclusive government as the solution," she added.
She said Norway would however stand with Europe in urging the inclusive government to create an enabling environment for a free and fair election. "Our position together with Europe is that a conducive environment should be created for a free and fair election," she said. Larsen was on a two-day visit to Zimbabwe to assess progress made towards full implementation of the Global Political Agreement.