- Title: ZIMBABWE: ZAMBIAN PRESIDENT KENNETH KAUNDA ARRIVES FOR STATE VISIT
- Date: 8th July 1981
- Summary: 1. SV President Kaunda stepping from plane and greeted by President Banana, and Prime Minister Mugabe. 0.23 2. GV Officials shaking hands with Kaunda. 0.27 3. SV Presidents Banana and Kaunda, and Prime Minister Mugabe walking across tarmac. 0.36 4. GV Guard of honour. 0.41 5. CU Joshua Nkomo standing with other ministers. 0.45 6. CU Kaunda shaking hands with Nkomo and other ministers. 0.57 7. GV Kaunda waves to cheering crowd. 1.11 8. GV Street scene PAN TO Kenneth Kaunda Avenue sign. 1.20 9. SV Kaunda with Lord Mayor walking onto dais, crowds cheers, he waves. 1.29 10. SV School children waving Zambian and Zimbabwean flags. 1.36 11. CU Kaunda cutting ribbon, Nkomo and Mugabe behind. 1.46 12. CU Children waving flags and cheering. 1.50 13. GV Mounted escort following President's car; he waves. (good sound to finish) 2.04 InitialsJS Script is copyright Reuters Limited. All rights reserved
- Embargoed: 23rd July 1981 13:00
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- Location: Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
- Country: Zimbabwe
- Topics: International Relations
- Reuters ID: LVA6HZNQHE0C3VZO5WZIIVOMD40T
- Story Text: SALISBURY, ZIMBABWE
INTRODUCTION: The President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda, started a five-day visit to Zimbabwe on Tuesday (7 July) -- his first visit since the country achieved independence 15 months ago.
SYNOPSIS: President Kaunda led a delegation which included six high-ranking government ministers. At Salisbury airport, he was greeted by his counterpart, President Canaan Banana, and Zimbabwe's Prime Minister, Robert Mugabe. His hosts were determined to put on a good reception for the leader of their closest neighbour. It was a good humoured visit, but after the ceremonies, the pats on the backs, and the handshakes, there would be serious talking for both sides.
The visit was significant for both countries. During the seven-year war against white-ruled Rhodesia, Zambia supported Joshua Nkomo, Mr. Mugabe's great rival. During the war, Mr. Nkomo based his forces in Zambia, while Mr. Mugabe's operated from Mozambique. But on this occasion, any lingering differences appeared to have been forgotten.
As talks began, President Kaunda and Prime Minister Mugabe were more concerned with the future. Not even the ceremonial renaming of one of Salisbury's main streets after Kenneth Kaunda could compare with the overriding issues. The need for progress over Namibia (South West Africa) was worrying both men.
As talks began, President Kaunda and Prime Minister Mugabe were more concerned with the future. Not even the ceremonial renaming of one of Salisbury's main street after Kenneth Kaunda could compare with the overriding issues. The need for progress over Namibia (South West Africa) was worrying both men. The two countries are now members of the so-called Front Line States organisation - a group strongly concerned with Namibia, and, all potential targets for South African raids. At a welcoming banquet, the two sides pledged greater support for United Nations efforts to resolve the Namibian issue.
They also pledged to work to reduce their economic dependence on South Africa. At present both Zambia and Zimbabwe need South African markets and trade routes for their exports. President Kaunda and Mr. Mugabe also discussed trade between themselves and other bi-lateral issues. Later in his tour, President Kaunda will visit the Zimbabwean cities of Bulawayo and Que Que.
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