China Reaction To Oppah Muchinguri ‘s Allegation that It Created COVID-19: Zimbabwe Issues Statement | FULL PRINT.
16 January 2021
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Press Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honourable in Response to the Recording Attributed to the Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs, Honourable O.P.Z. Muchinguri-Kashiri Blaming the Chinese for Covid-19
Reference is made to a purported telephone conversation between the Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs, Honourable O.P.Z. Muchinguri-Kashiri and a journalist, Simba Chikanza that is circulating on the social media platforms.

We wish to make it clear that the sentiments expressed do not reflect the position of the Government of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe and China enjoy excellent relations.

The Government does not hold the Chinese Government responsible for the emergence and spread of the coronavirus that has affected every global citizen. Government appreciates that China has exercised global leadership in efforts to find both the cause and a solution to the pandemic.

Constance Chemwayi (Mrs)
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
16 January 2021