Air Zimbabwe to launch flight to China
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-10-13 13:39

Zimbabwe's national carrier, Air Zimbabwe, is set to introduce a direct flight to Beijing, China via Singapore before the end of the year, the New Ziana news agency reported on Tuesday.

The country's Transport and Communications permanent secretary, Karikoga Kaseke was quoted as saying he could confirm that Zimbabwean government was expecting the introduction of the flight.

The introduction of the flight to the two countries will be in line with the government's "Look East" policy which has seen the number of tourist arrivals from China increases from 3,354 in 2003 to 11,584 in 2004.

China also granted Zimbabwe Approved Destination Status last year, encouraging Chinese people to travel to Zimbabwe.

Kaseke also confirmed that plans to introduce a direct flight to Dubai are being considered.

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