Chinese vice premier visits Zimbabwe

by admin
May 23, 2013

China’s vice premier Wang Yang arrived in Zimbabwe on a business trip earlier this week, hailing economic and business ties between the two countries.

Speaking to reporters at Harare, after being welcomed by Zimbabwean  Vice President Joice Mujuru, Wang stated,

"Business co-operation is an important part of our friendly relations".

AFP also reported that Wang is also set to meet controversial Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, to discuss Chinese business interests in the country, in fields such as mining, agriculture and construction.

China has also contributed $98 million for a defence college in the country, as well as providing a $150 million loan for the refurbishment of an airport.

See the full report here.

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