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Cuba Thanks China for New Rice Donation

Solidarity with Cuba transcends borders. This was demonstrated by the ship carrying 15,000 tons of rice from China. Which arrived this Saturday at the Haiphong Terminal in the Port of Havana.

Cuban Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga. Thanked the Chinese government and people for their contribution to Cuba. Particularly in the food sector, as a show of support amidst the tightening of the US embargo.

At the ceremony, Hua Xin, the Chinese ambassador to Cuba, reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to supporting the island. In its efforts to confront the current complex situation.

The Chinese diplomat noted that this is the largest single food aid project granted by his government to the Cuban people. Of which this assistance package, including the rice donation. It is a reflection of the solidarity and mutual support between both countries.

We witnessed the unloading and delivery of the first shipment, 15,000 tons of rice. Part of China’s emergency donation of 60,000 tons to Cuba, he noted.

Huan Xin pointed out that his nation firmly opposes resorting to the threat of military force. And the abuse of legal means to pressure Cuba under any pretext.

Regardless of changes in the international situation, China will always be a friend Cuba can rely on. We will continue to promote practical cooperation, providing all the support and assistance within our reach, the ambassador emphasized.

This donation will be received in four shipments of 15,000 tons each. Two through the port of Havana and two through Santiago de Cuba. Also to ensure the delivery of rice throughout the island. Explained Betsy Díaz Velázquez, Minister of Domestic Trade (MINCIN).

She specified that these 15,000 tons will be distribute across the country’s 15 provinces and the special municipality of Isla de la Juventud. At a rate of 3 pounds per capita, benefiting 9.6 million people. The rice will also be deliver to social institutions. Such as hospitals, daycare centers, maternity homes, and nursing homes, among others.

With information from CNA

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