Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Beijing. The leaders agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a new level of “enduring” partnership, according to a statement released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The talks were held on 4 September at the Great Hall of the People on the sidelines of events marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese militarism and the end of the Second World War.
“China will continue to firmly support Zimbabwe in its pursuit of an independent development path suited to its own conditions, oppose external interference and unlawful sanctions, and safeguard the common interests of both countries and of the Global South as a whole,” the statement said.
Xi noted that 2025 will mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Beijing and Harare.
Mnangagwa, for his part, said that Zimbabwe would remain committed to the one-China principle, deepen mutually beneficial co-operation across all fields and work towards further developing bilateral relations.
As part of the celebrations in Beijing, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko earlier held a meeting with Mnangagwa. The main focus was on modernising Zimbabwe’s economy in industry and agriculture. The Belarusian side plans to prepare a separate co-operation programme for the country.
