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12:10, September 21, 2007 |
Cuba and Zimbabwe vowed on Thursday to render support to each other to better resist the economic sanctions imposed by western countries.
The will was expressed during a meeting here between the two countries' foreign ministers. Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, Zimbabwe's foreign minister, is visiting Havana to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque reiterated Cuba's firm rejection of the U.S. blockade.
Roque acknowledged Zimbabwean people's rights of independence, sovereignty and control of their country's natural resources, adding that Cuba will continue to support the African country.
Roque condemned the economic sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union on Zimbabwe, saying the sanctions are meant to "blackmail" the country and seek to separate it from the African Union.
Mumbengegwi thanked Cuba for its support and said he believes Cuba has the capability to "transform defeats into victories" and resist the economic blockade by the United States.
He reiterated Zimbabwe's support to Cuba at any international forum.
Zimbabwe is under limited U.S. and EU sanctions over claims that President Robert Mugabe rigged his 2002 reelection. Zimbabwe is now immersed in economic woes.
Mumbengegwi said cooperation with Cuba will increase in the health and education sectors.
Source: Xinhua
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