Prime Minister Julia Gillard has described her Zimbabwean counterpart as “a tireless champion of democracy” ahead of his official three-day visit to Canberra.
Morgan Tsvangirai will meet with opposition foreign affairs spokeswoman Julie Bishop in Sydney on Sunday morning before flying to Canberra.
He’ll then hold talks with Ms Gillard at parliament house on Monday morning.
“Prime Minister Tsvangirai is a very welcome visitor to Australia,” a spokeswoman for Ms Gillard said in a statement.
“He has been a tireless champion of democracy and freedom in Zimbabwe and remains so today as a leading figure in the inclusive government.”
Australia is the third largest bilateral donor to Zimbabwe after the United States and the UK.
Canberra’s assistance is focused on water and sanitation and promoting economic growth.
Mr Tsvangirai will meet with AusAID’s director general later on Monday before he delivers a lunchtime speech.
On Tuesday the Zimbabwean PM will hold talks with Trade Minister Craig Emerson.
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