China Sends Air Cargo of Aid to Cuba

China sent an air cargo of aid with food and supplies to those affected by Hurricane Melissa in Cuba on Saturday.

The island’s ambassador to China, Alberto Blanco, expressed his gratitude for the country’s solidarity. During a meeting with directors of the International Center for Economic and Technological Exchange.

The Caribbean nation has so far received aid to repair the damage caused by Melissa. From some 27 countries across five continents, according to recent official sources. Following the hurricane, another shipment of food and supplies arrived from UN agencies present on the island. Including roof repair materials, water purification and storage systems, and other essential items.

Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga noted that since the threat posed by Melissa was announced. Various governments, non-governmental organizations, Cuban collaborators on international missions, agencies, and Cubans residing abroad, among others, responded in diverse ways. Offers of assistance from Asia include India, which donated a mobile field hospital and other resources. As well as China, Vietnam, and Japan.

Last week, the Chinese government delivered a donation of 5,000 photovoltaic panel kits to Cuba for homes isolated in the easternmost part of the archipelago. The Chinese ambassador to Havana, Hua Xin, emphasized during the donation ceremony that this “is not only tangible support” for the reconstruction efforts following the hurricane. But also reflects “the fraternity” between his country and the Caribbean nation.

Moreover the First Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines, Argelio Abab, expressed his gratitude for China’s “solidarity and sustained” support to Cuba. Stating that this act of cooperation accelerates the island’s energy transition toward generating electricity from clean and renewable sources.

With information from Prensa Latina

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