Equatorial Guinea President ends Zimbabwe visit

Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has left the country after a successful three day state visit which saw the two leaders concurring to lobby other African leaders to push for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms at the upcoming 26th African Union (AU) Summit.

He was seen off at the Harare International Airport by his Zimbabwe counterpart and AU Chairman, President Robert Mugabe this Sunday afternoon.

Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, senior government officials and service chiefs were also at the airport to bid farewell to President Mbasogo.

President Mbasogo, who arrived on Friday evening, held a lengthy meeting with Cde Mugabe at State House in Harare on Saturday afternoon where the leaders are reported to have shared notes on several issues.

One of the major issues that was discussed during Saturday's talks was the position that Africa should take with regards the reform of the UNSC.

The african continent is asking for two permanent seats on the UNSC, or at least one seat with full recognition as permanent members with the right to veto.

The issue is expected to be discussed further with the other african leaders at the upcoming 26th AU heads of state and government summit that will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia next weekend.

The leaders are also reported to have deliberated on the socio-economic and political issues prevailing in their respective countries as well as ways to enhance the strong Zimbabwe-Equatorial Guinea bilateral relations.

Before getting into his plane, President Mbasogo stood side by side with President Mugabe and enjoyed the traditional dance routines performed by students from the Zimbabwe College of Music.

A member of President Mbasogo's delegation could not resist the temptation to join the energetic group on the dance floor.