EU says to help Zimbabwe if democracy restored
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union said on Monday it stood ready to bring aid to Zimbabwe if the new government took measures to restore democracy and rule of law.
"The EU is ready notably to adopt a series of measures of economic support and help to a transition government that took measures to restore democracy and rule of law in Zimbabwe, notably by organising transparent and pluralistic elections," EU foreign ministers said in a joint statement.
(Reporting by Ingrid Melander; Editing by Mark John)
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