Zimbabwe, China deepen military ties

DEFENCE minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has lauded China as a steadfast partner in Zimbabwe’s journey towards independence and subsequent development.

In a speech read on her behalf by her deputy, Levi Mayihlome on the occasion of the Chinese Army Day on Monday this week, Muchinguri emphasised the deep-rooted military co-operation between the two nations.

Zimbabwe and China have shared a strong bond since the liberation struggle, with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army playing a pivotal role in training and equipping Zimbabwean combatants.

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