Brown and Zuma call for continued progress in Zimbabwe

Brown and Zuma call for continued progress in Zimbabwe

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Thursday, 04, Mar 2010 04:19

By Richard James.

Gordon Brown has met with South African president Jacob Zuma at Downing Street this morning to discuss a range of issues, including the ongoing sanctions against Zimbabwe and the upcoming football World Cup.

In a joint press conference Mr Brown declared Britain wanted to work with South Africa to help resolve some of the long-term problems in Zimbabwe but said there had to be significant signs of progress.

The prime minister said there needed to clear evidence of improvements in human rights, reform of governance and freedom of speech before the lifting of sanctions was considered.

Mr Zuma said the two leaders had agreed to "put their heads together" to provide a solution so Zimbabwe can move forward, with Mr Brown praising the efforts of the South African president in attempting to bring about change in the country.

"We are agreed that it is not just Zimbabwe on its own, but the entire world, the whole world must help Zimbabwe move forward," Mr Zuma told journalists at Downing Street.

The two men are due to carry out a series of engagements today and tomorrow, including meeting representatives from their respective national football teams and visiting the London 2012 Olympic site.

Yesterday Mr Zuma received a royal welcome from the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace.