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Mugabe follows up on AirZim, Chinese aviation deal
17 Nov 2011 at 22:01hrs | Views
There are reports that president Mugabe met senior Chinese aviation officials on Thursday to follow up progress on the possibility of a joint venture with Air Zimbabwe.
The President led Zimbabwe's delegation in talks with Hainan Airlines officials.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Zimbabwe's Ambassador to China, Frederick Shava, said Hainan has been in talks with Air Zimbabwe for a joint venture and the meeting was a follow up on progress.
"Hainan said they are still studying some aspects of the proposal and soon they should be able to define the nature of the relationship (with Air Zimbabwe)," said Ambassador Shava. He said should the Chinese airline agree, a marriage could be tied up with the struggling national airline, Air Zimbabwe, and help it turn the corner.
"It (the talks) has to do with a new relationship and if they agree Hainan can come in as a partner in Air Zimbabwe because they are a very viable airline themselves operating here in China and Asia," said Ambassador Shava.
The President led Zimbabwe's delegation in talks with Hainan Airlines officials.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Zimbabwe's Ambassador to China, Frederick Shava, said Hainan has been in talks with Air Zimbabwe for a joint venture and the meeting was a follow up on progress.
"Hainan said they are still studying some aspects of the proposal and soon they should be able to define the nature of the relationship (with Air Zimbabwe)," said Ambassador Shava. He said should the Chinese airline agree, a marriage could be tied up with the struggling national airline, Air Zimbabwe, and help it turn the corner.
"It (the talks) has to do with a new relationship and if they agree Hainan can come in as a partner in Air Zimbabwe because they are a very viable airline themselves operating here in China and Asia," said Ambassador Shava.
Source - Byo24News
