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New USAID Mission director meets with ZANU-PF national chairman
US Embassy
August 30, 2011

New USAID Zimbabwe Mission Director, Ms. Melissa Williams, met with Ambassador Simon Khaya Moyo, National Chairman of ZANU-PF, at ZANU-PF Headquarters today as a follow up to Ambassador Charles A. Ray's meeting with the Chairman on August 25. During the meeting, Director Williams noted USAID's programmatic support for development in Zimbabwe as part of U.S. Embassy efforts to build partnerships and development achievements between the United States and the people of Zimbabwe. She provided details about USAID's support to improving the health of Zimbabweans, especially in fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS, and noted USAID's intention to launch an anti-malaria program this year. Ms. Williams further discussed ongoing USAID programs to build self-sustaining agricultural systems, as well as previous humanitarian assistance. She expressed optimism at the decrease in the number of vulnerable people likely to need food aid this year.

Echoing Ambassador Ray's message, Director Williams stated that USAID is committed to cooperating on a broad array of areas in which the U.S. and Zimbabwe share common interests, including in the areas of promoting national stability and economic growth. Chairman Moyo and Director Williams noted the need to work together for the people of Zimbabwe.

The United States government is the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance in Zimbabwe. Since 2002, the United States has contributed more than $1 billion to humanitarian operations in Zimbabwe.

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