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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Some of Zimbabwe\u2019s embassies around the world are so broke to the extent that they cannot afford flags to display outside, ZimLive.com reported citing diplomats.<\/p>\n

Responding to Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa\u2019s comments that ambassadors should \u201cmarket brand Zimbabwe,\u201d diplomats listed a series of challenges, all caused by lack of funding. diplomats said on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The ambassadors are meeting in Bulawayo for a retreat convened by the foreign affairs ministry.<\/p>\n

Tadeous Chifamba, Zimbabwe\u2019s ambassador to the United States, said many of Zimbabwe\u2019s embassy buildings were in a state of disrepair. Chifamba said Thursday at the retreat being held at Rainbow Hotel:<\/p>\n

Government support towards the refurbishment of our embassies is needed.<\/p>\n

The image of our residences is important as they are the first port of call when we meet our clients as well as host officials. It\u2019s important to project a good image.<\/p>\n

The country\u2019s ambassador to Sweden, Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga, said the best-laid plans would not work without financial backing. She said:<\/p>\n

Where we are we are finding that other countries are moving faster than we are in selling themselves and its largely because they put money into those processes.<\/p>\n

Pointing to the FIFA World Cup which gets underway this month, she wondered if Zimbabwe was doing anything to market itself at the global showcase.<\/p>\n

Mutsvangwa had urged the diplomats to market \u201cbrand Zimbabwe\u201d to pull more foreign investment and lure tourists.<\/p>\n

The minister said the diplomats \u201chave the responsibility of defending and promoting all the aspects of our country \u2013 politics, defence, security, culture, investments and trade relations.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added that diplomats are the country\u2019s image as Zimbabwe\u2019s friends, political partners, foes, and all those interested in the country engage diplomats first. Mutsvangwa added:<\/p>\n

You often deal with Zimbabweans in the diaspora and these are people who play very special roles in brand Zimbabwe excelling.<\/p>\n

James Maridadi, Zimbabwe\u2019s top diplomat to Senegal, voiced concern over what he termed a \u201clack of information\u201d about Zimbabwe in the west African country.<\/p>\n

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