Swaziland has identified a jet worth $12.987 million that they will buy from China Airlines in Taiwan, to be used by King Mswati III on international trips, APA reports on Thursday.Prime Minister Barnabas Dlamini told senators in Parliament on Thursday that the jet, an A340-300 airline, has been checked and tested by experts who assured that it is safe and fit to be used by the king.
The jet is capable of travelling from Swaziland to any overseas destination without having to stop anywhere and it has the adequate capacity for the king’s delegation, he says.
The premier says Taiwan has afforded Swaziland an opportunity to make two payments over two years, which are expected to be fixed at $6.23 million per year.
Government has budgeted $62.34 million for the purchase of the king’s jet and if this jet is approved it would mean government will save $29.9 million.
Senators commended the team of cabinet ministers that was tasked with searching for an affordable jet for identifying this one.
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