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| Australia | See Australia–Zimbabwe relations
In 2002, the Howard government in Australia imposed targeted sanctions against members of the Zimbabwean government in protest against the deteriorating political situation in Zimbabwe. The sanctions were extended and strengthened in 2007. These sanctions have included restrictions on travel to and through Australia for certain members of the Zimbabwean government, suspension of all non-humanitarian aid, and prohibitions on defence links. The Rudd government in 2008 considered further sanctions against Zimbabwe, with foreign minister Stephen Smith declaring that "I've made it clear that we are open to consider more sanctions ... We are currently giving active consideration to that issue." |
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In addition, North Korea sent advisors to Zimbabwe in the 1980s to train the Fifth Brigade of the Zimbabwe Army, thus strengthening relations between the two countries. The Fifth Brigade has gained notoriety for purportedly committing human rights abuses in Zimbabwe, and some observers claim it to be the most brutal brigade in the Zimbabwe Army. |
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| Pakistan | See Pakistan–Zimbabwe relations
The two countries have noteworthy cultural and political ties, such as initiating and participating in joint defence pacts before. The Pakistani government has pledged to always "stand by Zimbabwe in its challenging times and continue to render assistance in every way possible in an effort to cement the already cordial relations between the two countries." The friendship between Pakistan and Zimbabwe dates back to the times of the war of liberation of the country, during which Pakistan was known to have provided an immense amount of extended moral and material support to many Zimbabwean freedom fighters, by providing armed machinery and helping rebuild the Gweru airbase which was destroyed during the liberation struggle. |
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| People's Republic of China | 1980-04-18 | See People's Republic of China – Zimbabwe relations
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