Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, says he is stillcommitted to power-sharing talks with President Robert Mugabe.
Ina statement Wednesday, Tsvangirai said he is committed to a solutionthat recognizes the will of the people. He said anything less would bea disaster for the country.
Tsvangirai won a first round presidential election in March, but Mr. Mugabe claimed victory in an uncontested run-off in June.
Tsvangiraihas spent the past three days discussing a possible inclusivegovernment with President Mugabe and Arthur Mutambara, the leader of abreakaway opposition faction.
Earlier, officials from Mr. Mugabe's party said the president and Mutambara had signed a political deal
But Mutambara denied the reports Wednesday. He said a deal is only possible if it is signed by everyone involved in the talks.
Itis not clear when the negotiations might resume. Among the mostcontentious issues being debated is how much power President Mugabewill relinquish.
Sources close to the negotiations tell VOA thatTsvangirai is consulting with party members on a document outlining hisrole as prime minister in a future government.
The sources saythe document proposes that Mr. Mugabe remain president. He has ruledZimbabwe since its independence from Britain in 1980.
South African President Thabo Mbeki has been mediating the power-sharing talks.
Hesaid in Angola Wednesday he is convinced the parties will reach a dealsoon. He said they are working on a truly inclusive government.
Tsvangiraiboycotted June's uncontested run-off election to protest attacks on hissupporters. The election was condemned around the world.