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Chinese rice to help alleviate drought-induced hunger in Namibia

Xinhua, September 28, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Chinese government will aid Namibia with 4,000 tons of rice to help alleviate hunger, which is staring down upon most of the country due to the persistent drought that 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 on-going drought situation in Namibia closely and feels it can 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. Endit