PRESS RELEASE Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Namibia
Constitutional Referendum held in Zimbabwe on 16 March 2013
20 March 2013
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulates the people and the government of Zimbabwe for holding a peaceful and credible Constitutional Referendum on 16 March 2013. The people of Zimbabwe voted in support of the new draft constitution. We commend the parties to the Global Political Agreement for completing the constitution-making process which created conditions for holding the 16 March 2013 referendum.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs further wishes to endorse the report of the SADC Election Observer Mission (SEOM) to Zimbabwe which observed that the polling process was conducted in a peaceful, transparent and smooth manner. We further note the SEOM assessment that indicated that the polling process in Zimbabwe adhered to SADC principles and guidelines on democratic elections.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the parties to the GPA to continue working together towards creating a conducive environment for the forthcoming elections in Zimbabwe this year.
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