Ray reiterated his message presented in recent dialogue discussion sessions in Harare and Bulawayo on the future of U.S.- Zimbabwe relations that the United States does not support or oppose any single party in Zimbabwe. The U.S. will continue to engage with the people of Zimbabwe and any political party or individual that wins the next election as long as the election is credible and non-violent, reflects the will of the people, and is honored in implementation.
Ray noted that while there are some restrictions on what the U.S. can do in Zimbabwe, he is committed to cooperating on the broad array of areas in which the U.S. and Zimbabwe share a common interest, including in the areas of promoting national stability and economic growth.
In his message to the Ambassador, Moyo expressed his appreciation for the meeting and emphasized the need to turn a new page in relations with the U.S. through more regular and direct interactions to remove suspicions and antagonism.