China-Zim strategic co-operation crucial, says Chi...

China-Zim strategic co-operation crucial, says Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference

Chinese Communist Party’s Vice Chairman of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Jiang Xinzhi greets Zanu PF national chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, right, while Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding looks on

… as Chinese Communist Party Vice Chairman is set to meet President Mnangagwa today

Zim Now Writer

Chinese Communist Party’s Vice Chairman of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Jiang Xinzhi, will pay a courtesy call on President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the afternoon.

During a meeting with Zanu PF national chairperson, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri and some politburo members at the party’s national headquarters in Harare yesterday, Xinzhi, spoke about the importance of strategic co-operation between Zimbabwe and China, including calling for the removal of sanctions on the southern African country.

“Zanu PF had a historic win in last August’s elections. Zimbabwe and China now need to follow up on the consensus of our two leaders because China and Zimbabwe are good friends,” said Xinzhi.

“We stand with Zimbabwe in calls for the comprehensive removal of sanctions, defence of its sovereignty and the pursuit of security interests.

“Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1980, we stand ready for cooperation with Zimbabwe in mining, agriculture and infrastructure development. We are committed to friendship between China and Zimbabwe, and the considerable contributions towards party-to-party exchanges.”

Muchinguri-Kashiri praised Jiang for his timely visit as Zanu PF is celebrating last year’s resounding electoral victory and the impending 44th Independence anniversary celebrations.

She noted that the significant improvements in trade and economic cooperation between Zimbabwe and China were necessitated by the elevation of relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation and China’s unflinching support to Zimbabwe.

“Your unflinching support in defending our independence and national sovereignty during very turbulent times is appreciated.

“More importantly, the interactions we are having offer the opportunity to exchange notes on pertinent issues that develop our fraternal two parties,” said Muchinguri-Kashiri.

The Defence Minister also thanked China for the immense contribution and supreme sacrifices the Asian country made during Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle.