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Joseph Madzimure
Zimpapers Politics Hub
THE Communist Party of China (CPC) and the ruling Zanu PF party are joining forces to promote China and Zimbabwe’s development through the establishment of people-centred policies, the leader of a visiting CPC delegation has said.
The Communist Party of China Deputy Director General of the CPC Centre for International Exchange, Mr Yao Jianguo, who is leading a six-member delegation to share notes with Zanu PF, was speaking after meeting Zanu PF Political Commissar Cde Munyaradzi Machacha at the party’s headquarters in Harare today.
Mr Yao said his country is committed to working with revolutionary political parties in Africa to develop their countries.
Chinese businesses have been investing heavily in Zimbabwe, particularly in mining and agriculture.
Mr Yao also made a presentation at the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology in Harare, where he spoke on the need to work towards the development of the two countries and to improve relations.
He said Zimbabwe and China would hold each other’s hands and work towards defending the territorial integrity of the two countries.
“Excellent relations between the two countries date back to the days of the liberation struggle and there is a need for Zimbabwe to learn from China, now the second largest economy in the world,” Mr Yao said.
“China has provided technical cooperation and Chinese businesses have invested in many sectors of the economy.”
Major projects such as the Kariba South Hydropower Expansion, the expansion of the RG Mugabe International Airport, Victoria Falls Airport construction, and the expansion of the Hwange Power Station projects came on stream through cooperation with Chinese investors.
Cde Machacha said: “We are pleased to host a Chinese delegation from the CPC for ongoing exchanges with Zanu PF, a tradition that has spanned many years. These interactions allow us to learn from one another and share valuable experiences.
“Our discussions underscore the necessity of collaboration to forge a new future and narrative in our development, particularly in response to external pressures.
“To modernise our countries and boost trade, we must maintain regular meetings to effectively utilise local resources.”
Mr Yao will deliver lectures at the Chitepo School of Ideology, focusing on a comprehensive understanding of the global environment.
