Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's government has "a long way to go" before
"We have not yet seen sufficient evidence from the government of
"So that government has a long way to go before we will consider ... easing sanctions with that government," Wood said.
"We're not in any kind of discussion with ... the government of
"We remain very concerned about the plight of the Zimbabwean people who have been under such terrible suffering. And we're going to continue to try to help the people of
"With regard to the government, it's got a long way to go before we will look at removing any targeted sanctions," according to the
In
Mugabe issued the appeal at the launch of a new economic recovery plan prepared by the month-old unity government.
The European Union and the
Although his long-time rival Morgan Tsvangirai became prime minister in a unity government last month, western countries say they will maintain the sanctions until the 85-year-old leader proves he is ready to reform.
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