Source: Xinhua

HARARE, March 22 (Xinhua) -- China and Zimbabwe on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding in the areas of construction, rural housing and social amenities to enhance economic development and improve the living standards of the people.

Speaking at the signing ceremony in Harare, Zimbabwean Rural Housing and Social Amenities Minister Emerson Mnangagwa said the development would enable the two countries to share experiences and assistance in rural development.

The assistance, he said, would also help the ministry complete some of its rural development programs.

"About 70 percent of our population live in the rural areas," he said.

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