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<p>The Foreign Secretary did not meet with President Mnangagwa during the COP26 World
Leaders Summit. However, I met with President Mnangagwa on 1 November. During our
discussion I raised the UK's bilateral relationship with Zimbabwe and emphasised HMG's
desire to see Zimbabwe succeed. I also raised our concerns regarding human rights,
the shrinking of democratic space and the importance of Zimbabwe demonstrating a positive
trajectory ahead of the 2023 elections. I also took the opportunity to highlight the
targeted nature of UK sanctions on Zimbabwe, outlining that they do not affect the
economy or the people of Zimbabwe. I also welcomed Zimbabwe's recently announced Nationally
Determined Contribution (NDC) and their signature to the Leaders' Declaration on Forests
and Land Use.</p>
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