Switzerland has stated its resolve to send a delegation next month to look at areas of possible economic co-operation in support of the Zimbabwean government's economic blue print, the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation.

Speaking after meeting Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo and his deputy Cde Supa Mandiwanzira in Harare yesterday, Switzerland ambassador Mr Luciano Lavizzari said his country was happy with the progress taking place on the economic front in Zimbabwe since the July 31 harmonised elections.

His remarks follow that of French ambassador Mr Laurent Delahousse, who said on Wednesday that companies from his country were eager to invest in Zimbabwe in light of the political stability ushered in by Zanu-PF's decisive victory in the July 31 harmonised elections.

President Mugabe romped to victory with 61,09 percent of the vote to MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai's 33,94 percent while Zanu-PF clinched 197 seats in the 270 member national Assembly to MDC-T's 49.

In the Senate Zanu-PF controls proceedings with 37 seats to MDC-T's 21 and MDC's two.

While Britain, Australia and Canada have refused to recognise the harmonised elections, several European countries have made positive overtures in recent months with the European Union lifting sanctions on the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation and its joint venture companies.

Mr Lavizzari described the economic sanctions imposed on the country by the EU and other Western countries as an "impediment" to economic growth.

He stated that he cannot speak for the EU, but hoped that sooner than later the EU and Zimbabwe will sit down and sought out this impediment to have sound cooperation in the future.

Switzerland has adopted a policy of neutrality on the issue of sanctions, but would side with Britain in most cases.

Mr Lavizzari said Zimbabwe should now focus on economic issues not politics adding that they have covered many issues and that they have started discussing about the steps Government has taken since the elections.