ZANZIBAR, June 4 -- ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has expressed the governments profound appreciation for the longstanding and wide-ranging support provided by the Peoples Republic of China, particularly in the areas of health, education and investment.

Speaking during a courtesy visit by the newly appointed Chinese Consul General in Zanzibar, Mr Li Quanghua, at the State House on Monday, President Mwinyi commended Chinas contributions, which include the deployment of specialist medical teams to public hospitals and the provision of scholarships for Zanzibari students.

During their meeting, President Mwinyi highlighted priority areas for continued collaboration.

He called for increased Chinese investment in Zanzibar, strengthened b...