Mugabe says open to negotiations after election: state media

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2008

HARARE (AFP) — Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe said he is open to negotiations after this week's runoff presidential election, state media reported Wednesday.

"We are open, open to discussion, but we have our own principles," The Herald newspaper quoted Mugabe as saying at two rallies on Tuesday.

"If they (the opposition) have problems they can always bring them forward."

The government mouthpiece said Mugabe indicated talks would occur only after Friday's presidential runoff vote.

Mugabe also warned that the country would resist outside interference in its affairs.

"The verdict is ours as the people of Zimbabwe," he declared. "They can shout as loud as they want from Washington and London but our people will deliver the final verdict."...