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11:50, 25-Jul-2017
China donates 1 mln USD to help Botswana after cyclone Dineo
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The Chinese government donated one million US dollars to Botswana after it was devastated by cyclone Dineo.
Botswanan minister of finance and economic development, Hon. Kenneth Matambo, and officials from Botswanan government attended the signing ceremony in Gaborone, capital city of Botswana on Monday.
Addressing the ceremony, Hon. Kenneth Matambo said this donation would further cement the long standing relationship between the government of the People's Republic of China and the government of the Republic of Botswana.
The donation will be used to relieve Botswana from the effects of the disasters caused by the recent cyclone Dineo, which left a trail of destruction, particularly of roads.
Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Zhao Yanbo said he hoped the cash grant can help Botswanan government and people to overcome the flood disaster that hit some parts of the country early this year.
Hundreds of households are affected and many people have to be evacuated from their homes. Some infrastructure, telecommunication lines and livelihoods were disrupted in the affected districts.
(Source: Xinhua)