HARARE, Dec 14 (NNN-GNA) — Emmerson Mnangagwa, president of Zimbabwe on Wednesday led a government delegation to take delivery of a donation of military hardware from China.
The state-run Herald newspaper reported that the equipment included armoured fighting vehicles, personnel carriers, ambulances, motorised water purifiers, patrol boats, minibuses, sniper rifles, machine guns and hand pistols.
In a post on his official Twitter (now X) handle, the president shared photos with the caption: “Today, we received military equipment from the People’s Republic of China.
“This is a result of the unpararelled strategic partnership that exists between Zimbabwe and China. I express gratitude to China for their generosity and our ongoing relationship.”
The event took place in Harare, the capital of the southern African country.
China-Zimbabwe cooperation has been on a high as with the majority of countries south of the Sahara.
A significant Chinese investment in the country is the 200-seater Parliament which was built as a gift from the Chinese government. — NNN-GNA
