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Zanu-PF chairmen leave for China
29 Aug 2012 at 04:27hrs | Views
ZANU-PF provincial chairpersons are today leaving for a two-week familiarisation tour of China. The delegation is led by Matabeleland North Governor and acting Zanu-PF chairperson for the province Thokozile Mathuthu.
Zanu-PF national chairman Simon Khaya Moyo and Chinese ambassador Mr Lin Lin said relations between the two countries would continue to flourish.
Speaking at the send-off ceremony of the provincial leaders at his party offices yesterday, Khaya Moyo said Zim­babwe had a lot to learn from China.
He hailed the Asian country for transforming its economy.
"The way you have transformed your economy is astounding," said Khaya Moyo.
"We know you are number two in the world in terms of the economy, but we are looking forward that you will become number one because you are disciplined, focused and united."
Khaya Moyo said the visit would help transform the local economy.
"When these comrades return, they will impart knowledge," he said.
Khaya Moyo said relations between Zanu-PF and the Chinese Communist Party dated back to the liberation struggle and continued to flour­ish in post-colonial Zimbabwe.
He said a high-level delegation visits between the two countries evidenced good relations. Ambassador Lin said the provincial leadership's visit was testimony of good bilateral relations between Zanu-PF and CPC.
"The high-level delegation's visit to China shows the importance that Zanu-PF attaches to the relationship between the two parties," he said.
"I can assure you, my party and Government attach equal importance to the relationship.
"Use your visit to have discussions and exchange of ideas. We will try to share our experiences and we believe each party can learn from the other."
Ambassador Lin hailed Zimbabweans for upholding their sovereignty since independence by shrugging off aggression targeted at the country's leadership.
"In recent years, under the leadership of President Mugabe, Zimbabwe has been working hard to tackle difficulties and challenges," he said.
"You have to continue working harder to deal with those sanctions imposed by other countries, but you are doing well.
"Economic co-operation between our two countries has been growing rapidly over the years because our party-to-party relations started the foundation of the relationship between our two countries."
Governor Mathuthu said their visit was going to help them understand how to run the party's provinces.
The delegation is made up of Amos Midzi (Harare), John Mafa (Mashonaland West), Dickson Mafios (Mashonaland Central), Jason Machaya (Midlands), Lovemore Matuke (Masvingo), Andrew Langa (Matabele­land South) and Mike Madiro (Manica­land).
Among the delegation are acting Bulawayo chairperson Killian Sibanda and Stephen Chiurayi (Mashonaland East), who is representing Ray Kaukonde, who could not make the trip because of other commitments.
Zanu-PF national chairman Simon Khaya Moyo and Chinese ambassador Mr Lin Lin said relations between the two countries would continue to flourish.
Speaking at the send-off ceremony of the provincial leaders at his party offices yesterday, Khaya Moyo said Zim­babwe had a lot to learn from China.
He hailed the Asian country for transforming its economy.
"The way you have transformed your economy is astounding," said Khaya Moyo.
"We know you are number two in the world in terms of the economy, but we are looking forward that you will become number one because you are disciplined, focused and united."
Khaya Moyo said the visit would help transform the local economy.
"When these comrades return, they will impart knowledge," he said.
Khaya Moyo said relations between Zanu-PF and the Chinese Communist Party dated back to the liberation struggle and continued to flour­ish in post-colonial Zimbabwe.
He said a high-level delegation visits between the two countries evidenced good relations. Ambassador Lin said the provincial leadership's visit was testimony of good bilateral relations between Zanu-PF and CPC.
"I can assure you, my party and Government attach equal importance to the relationship.
"Use your visit to have discussions and exchange of ideas. We will try to share our experiences and we believe each party can learn from the other."
Ambassador Lin hailed Zimbabweans for upholding their sovereignty since independence by shrugging off aggression targeted at the country's leadership.
"In recent years, under the leadership of President Mugabe, Zimbabwe has been working hard to tackle difficulties and challenges," he said.
"You have to continue working harder to deal with those sanctions imposed by other countries, but you are doing well.
"Economic co-operation between our two countries has been growing rapidly over the years because our party-to-party relations started the foundation of the relationship between our two countries."
Governor Mathuthu said their visit was going to help them understand how to run the party's provinces.
The delegation is made up of Amos Midzi (Harare), John Mafa (Mashonaland West), Dickson Mafios (Mashonaland Central), Jason Machaya (Midlands), Lovemore Matuke (Masvingo), Andrew Langa (Matabele­land South) and Mike Madiro (Manica­land).
Among the delegation are acting Bulawayo chairperson Killian Sibanda and Stephen Chiurayi (Mashonaland East), who is representing Ray Kaukonde, who could not make the trip because of other commitments.
Source - TH
