MDC's withdrawal from the Zimbabwe Presidential runoff

President Thabo Mbeki has noted the announcement by the Movement of Democratic Change - Tsvangirai (MDC - T) stating its intention to withdraw from the Zimbabwean Presidential Election runoff scheduled for Friday June the 27th.

President Mbeki urges both the MDC - T and ZANU-PF to work together in search of a solution to the political challenges in Zimbabwe. Only dialogue between the Zimbabwean political leadership can resolve the political challenges with which our neighbouring country is faced.

In this regard, we welcome remarks made by MDC - T President, Morgan Tsvangirai, that the MDC remains willing to engage in dialogue in search of a political solution.

Statement issued by the Presidency, Union Buildings, City of Tshwane, June 23 2008