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<p>I regularly engage with the Government of Zimbabwe to raise serious concerns about
the political, economic and human rights situation in Zimbabwe. We have been clear
that the Government of Zimbabwe must meet its international and domestic obligations
by respecting the rule of law, safeguarding human rights, and committing to genuine
political and economic reform for the benefit of all Zimbabweans. This is a prerequisite
for further HMG support to the Government of Zimbabwe. I delivered these messages
when I last spoke to Foreign Minister Moyo on 8 June, and in a letter I wrote to the
Foreign Minister on 12 August. Our Ambassador in Harare reinforced these messages
when she met in person with Foreign Minister Moyo on 14 August. She also raised concerns
about Zimbabwe's chronic economic problems with Zimbabwean Finance Minister Mthuli
on 28 September. We will continue to speak out, both privately and in public, where
we have concerns including on abuses of human rights.</p>
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