Melanie Robinson, the British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, met with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the State House in Harare yesterday to discuss various issues. Among the topics discussed were the upcoming Coronation Ceremony of the British Monarch, King Charles III, healthcare, trade, and the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe.
During the meeting, Robinson highlighted the UK’s investment in healthcare infrastructure in Zimbabwe, citing the construction of hospitals and clinics by UK company NMS. This investment not only improves access to healthcare for Zimbabweans but also fortifies the relationship between the UK and Zimbabwe.
Additionally, Robinson’s meeting emphasized the importance of trade and investment in firming up bilateral ties in spite of Zimbabwe’s struggling economy due to factors such as corruption, mismanagement, and sanctions.
Robinson’s mention of peaceful, free, and fair elections in Zimbabwe is significant owing to a history of election-related violence and allegations of fraud. It is therefore crucial that the upcoming elections are credible for the country’s stability and for fostering better relationships with other countries.
V good to meet with President @edmnangagwa today. We discussed the Coronation, the hospitals and clinics that UK company NMS is building in #Zimbabwe, other 🇬🇧trade and investment projects, and the importance of peaceful, free and fair elections in 🇿🇼later this year. pic.twitter.com/zPYB9eoas7
— Melanie Robinson (@HMAMelanieR) April 11, 2023
