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China donates agricultural equipments to Benin to strengthen its production capacity

Xinhua, July 14, 2016 Adjust font size:

China on Wednesday donated agricultural materials and equipments valued at 15 million Yuan (2.25 million USD) to Benin government to help reinforce the country's agricultural performance.

The Chinese Ambassador to Benin Diao Mingsheng handed the batch to Benin Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fishery Delphin Koudande on Wednesday in Abomey-Calavi, a city located about 30 km north to Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin.

The donation is expected to strengthen Benin's agricultural production capacities and it comprises 100 wheeled tractors, 100 trailers, 85 ploughs, 30 rice mills and 100 maize mills.

The Chinese diplomat said the donation is part of the bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

"The supply of these materials by the Chinese government clearly shows China always attaches importance to the strengthening of its relations with Benin," Diao explained.

"Through this donation the government of China is contributing unquestionably to the strengthening of agricultural production capacities so as to enhance food safety in Benin," Koudande commented. Enditem