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The EU extended its embargo against Zimbabwe a fortnight ago, citing alleged human right violations.
Harare opened formal dialogue with Brussels in 2019, which has culminated in a measured thawing of relations.
Another round of talks scheduled for December last year was cancelled as a result of Covid-19 and its attendant restrictions.
Dialogue between the two sides has now been elevated to Ministerial level.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade spokesperson Ms Constance Chemwai told The Sunday Mail that a date for the third round of talks was being finalised.
“The Cotonou Partnership Agreement Article 8 Political Dialogue between Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) takes place twice a year as agreed between the two sides,” said Ms Chemwai
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VP Chiwenga, Army Commander and Grace Mugabe Only Zimbabweans on EU Suspended Sanctions List
February 23, 2021
Gibbs Dube
FILE: Constantino Chiwenga and army commander Philip Valerio Sibanda smile during the presidential inauguration ceremony in Harare, Zimbabwe, Nov. 24, 2017.
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Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander Philip Valerio Sibanda and former First Lady Grace Mugabe are the only three people on the European Union (EU) suspended restrictive measures, which were imposed on Zimbabwean officials linked to alleged voter fraud and human rights violations.
The EU last week released a statement, without elaborating, saying there were three Zimbabweans under the suspended restrictive measures.
Army killings haunt ED
BY MOSES MATENGA
The European Union (EU) has renewed sanctions against the Zimbabwe Defence Industries (ZDI), a military-controlled company, over “persistent” human rights abuses by the Harare administration.
The EU has, over the years, rolled back sanctions against Harare, leaving only an arms embargo against ZDI, while its travel bans and asset freezes on former First Lady Grace Mugabe, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander Philip Valerio Sibanda remain suspended.
It warmed up to Mnangagwa after the 2017 coup that deposed long-time ruler, the late former President Robert Mugabe, but yesterday accused the government of breaking promises on reforms and criticised continuing human rights violations.