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<p>The Foreign Secretary has not discussed this issue with the Governments of Mozambique
or Zimbabwe.</p><p>The FCDO provides ongoing humanitarian assistance in both countries.
In Mozambique, this includes working with local and international partners and the
Government of Mozambique to support disaster planning and response e.g. by providing
emergency assistance for those displaced, and by funding partners to pre-position
emergency shelter and non-food items. Ahead of Cyclone Freddy, the UK-supported START
Fund has already allocated up to £275 thousand to its network members to help provide
direct assistance. The British High Commissioner has participated in the government-led
crisis response mechanism, and UK flood modelling is supporting the national and international
response.</p><p>In Zimbabwe, British Embassy Harare is engaging with the UN-convened
Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), which is tracking and assessing the risks of Cyclone
Freddy in coordination with government partners. We are continuing to monitor the
cyclone and coordinate with the HCT on preparedness and response plans. Earlier this
month, the START Fund also allocated up to £192 thousand in response to severe weather
in Zimbabwe.</p>
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