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(LUSAKATIMES) Mugabe receives a grand welcome

Mugabe receives a grand welcome
TIME PUBLISHED - Friday, August 3, 2012, 10:13 am

ZIMBABWEAN President Robert Mugabe is in Zambia on a three-day visit that will see him officially open this year’s Agricultural and Commercial Show in Lusaka.

Mr Mugabe arrived in the country aboard a commercial Air Zimbabwe plane which touched down at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at 14:00 hours. Mr Mugabe is accompanied by his wife, Grace.

Mr Mugabe, who is also accompanied by some of his Cabinet ministers and other government officials, was met on arrival by President Sata and his wife, Dr Christine Kaseba.

Others at the airport were Vice-President Guy Scott, some Cabinet ministers, service chiefs, some diplomats accredited to Zambia from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and government officials.

Mr Mugabe was accorded a 21-gun salute as the brass band played music before inspecting a guard of honour mounted by the Second Battalion Regiment of the Zambia Army.

The Zimbabwean head of State was also treated to some cultural dances by local ensembles before boarding the presidential limousine and heading to State House.

Last night, President Sata hosted a State banquet in honour of the visiting Zimbabwean leader at State House.

Today, the Zimbabwean leader is meeting first President Kenneth Kaunda at his office, and later he will visit Saro Agric Equipment Company.
He will also visit Huntley Farm in Chisamba.
On Saturday morning, he will officially open the show and tour some stands. Mr Mugabe leaves Zambia on Sunday.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

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