Nduduzo Tshuma in Beijing, China
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived here today at midday local time ahead of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War on Wednesday.
He was received at the Beijing Capital International Airport by the Chinese Head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Mr Chen Ruifeng, and Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to China, Abigail Shoniwa, among other officials.
He was accompanied by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Professor Amon Murwira, Finance Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Martin Rushwaya, and Deputy Chief Secretary, Presidential Communications, Mr George Charamba, among other senior Government officials.
On Wednesday, the President will join fellow invited Heads of State and Government from 26 countries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, at Tiananmen Square for a massive military parade, among other activities hosted by China for the commemorations.
While here, President Mnangagwa will also hold bilateral talks with President Xi on deepening co-operation across various sectors.
He will also meet a number of companies with business interests in Zimbabwe.