The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1991Prime Minister (1990-1997)

Mr Major’s Arrival Doorstep in Harare – 14 October 1991

Below is the text of Mr Major’s arrival doorstep in Harare, on Monday 14th October 1991.


QUESTION:

Prime Minister, what are you expecting from this meeting here in Harare?

PRIME MINISTER:

I think we are going to have a very good meeting in Harare, we are going to have the opportunity of looking forward to the future of the Commonwealth and deciding which way it is going. I am looking forward to it very much.

QUESTION:

Are you sure South Africa is now something you can agree on?

PRIME MINISTER:

I think there will be discussions on that, of course, but there are many other important matters to discuss as well.