/ 4 June 2001

CHISSANO READY TO TALK WITH RENAMO

MOZAMBICAN President Joaquim Chissano says he is ready to reopen stalled negotiations with Renamo, the country’s leading opposition party. Chissano was quoted in the daily Noticias responding to comments made by Renamo leader Afonso Dhlakama that he is keen to start talks with government over the disputed 1999 elections after the last round of negotiations between them broke down two months ago. – AFP