China to give rice to fight hunger in Namibia

(File photo) Children at a water pump in the Okangwati village, Kunene Province, northern Nambia. Picture: Jordi Matas, UNICEF

(File photo) Children at a water pump in the Okangwati village, Kunene Province, northern Nambia. Picture: Jordi Matas, UNICEF

Published Sep 28, 2016

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Windhoek - The Chinese government will aid Namibia with 4,000 tons of rice to help alleviate hunger.

Drought has ravaged the country for the past three years.

Speaking at a reception at the Chinese Embassy to mark China's National Day, Charge d'Affaires Wu Wei said that China has been following the ongoing drought situation in Namibia closely and felt it could help.

"To aid our Namibian brothers and sisters in difficulties, the Chinese government has announced the assistance of 4,000 tons of rice," he said.

"We are busy with the preparation work now and I believe the rice, which embodies our true friendship of going through thick and thin together, will be shipped soon to Namibia," he added.

In June, Namibian President Hage Geingob officially declared a state of emergency in Namibia due to the drought.

Xinhua

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