Zimababwe president thanks China for donation of rifles, pistols, other military supplies

Emmerson Mnangagwa, president of Zimbabwe on Wednesday, December 13, 2023; led a government delegation to take delivery of a donation of military hardware from China.

The state-run Herald newspaper reported that the equipment included armoured fighting vehicles, personnel carriers, ambulances, motorised water purifiers, patrol boats, minibuses, sniper rifles, machine guns and hand pistols.

In a post on his official Twitter (now X) handle, the president shared photos with the caption: "Today, we received military equipment from the People's Republic of China.

"This is a result of the unpararelled strategic partnership that exists between Zimbabwe and China. I express gratitude to China for their generosity and our ongoing relationship."

The event took place in Harare, the capital of the southern African country.

China-Zimbabwe cooperation has been on a high as with the majority of countries south of the Sahara.

A significant Chinese investment in the country is the 200-seater Parliament which was built as a gift from the Chinese government.

Today, we received millitary equipment from the people's Republic of China.
This is a result of the unpararelled strategic partneship that exists between Zimbabwe and China. I express gratitude to China for their generosity and our ongoing relationship ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/pomysmx4s6

— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) December 13, 2023

President @edmnangagwa receives military hardware from the People’s Republic of China. The equipment includes armoured fighting vehicles, personnel carriers, ambulances, motorised water purifiers, patrol boats, mini buses, sniper rifles, machine guns and hand pistols. pic.twitter.com/pjAVUjz124

— The Herald Zimbabwe (@HeraldZimbabwe) December 13, 2023