South African Government's Action regarding the Purchase by the Zimbabwean Government of Six Chinese-made Karakorum 8 (K-8) Military Trainer Jets

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QUESTION NO: 62

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17 OF 31 MAY 2005

Mr W J Seremane (DA) to ask the Minister of Foreign Affairs:
Whether the recent purchase by the Zimbabwean government of six Chinese-made Karakorum 8 (K-8) military trainer jets will contribute to a regional arms race; if not, why not; if so, what action does the Government intend taking?

N1110E

REPLY:

No. This will not contribute to a regional arms race as there is no arms race taking place in the region.

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