Leonard Ncube in Victoria Falls
THE Chinese delegation of
343 business tourists lit up Victoria Falls
resort town over the weekend as they filled the streets and booked for some
tour activities.
The delegation, which was
accompanied by Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Prisca
Mupfumira, Matabeleland Provincial Affairs Minister Richard Moyo and officials
from Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, landed in the resort town on Saturday
afternoon and left yesterday.
Upon arrival, the
delegation – led by Mr He Liehui of Touchroad International – went for a boat
cruise and a tour of the Rainforest. They were escorted in several buses around
town.
In the morning they
visited various markets around town before a dinner at Elephant Hills where
they wowed the crowd with opera performances coupled with music and dance.
Speaking at the event,
Minister Mupfumira said the partnership with the Asian country will lead to
strategic economic gains.
“This visit has been
extraordinary and we would like to thank President Mnangagwa for welcoming our
visitors. We had a business forum with them and some went to visit Great
Zimbabwe before coming here today.
“Zimbabwe and China have a long standing
all-weather relationship and what we have started is transforming into a
strategic partnership in line with what the two countries’ Presidents agreed on
when they met,” said Minister Mupfumira.
She appealed to the
visitors to be Zimbabwe ’s
ambassadors.
“We want you to be Zimbabwe ambassadors and tell China and the
whole world to visit our country. We hope you will come again to visit,” said
the Minister.
Min Mupfumira also said
that Government was already engaging towards a flight from China via Tanzania . Plans are also underway
to open an office in Shanghai , China with the aim of linking up with
Zimbabweans in Asia .
Yesterday the group had a
cultural lunch at the same venue before departing for Harare .
The leader of the
delegation Mr He said Zimbabwe
has potential to be a world class destination.
“This is our last day for
the trip and we are grateful for the hospitality we received in Zimbabwe . The
country has a lot of treasures and we believe it will be a world class
destination in future,” he said, while promising to assist Government in
developing the Shanghai
office.
Before coming to Zimbabwe , the delegation visited Djibouti . @ncubeleon
Source: Chinese delegation lights up Vic Falls (20/5/19)
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