China Hands Over Food Aid Project to Kyrgyzstan, Provides Nutritious Meals to 100,000 Children

Strategic Insights -

Chinese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Liu Jiangping attended the handover ceremony of a food aid project for school-age children in Kyrgyzstan, marking a significant milestone in China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation. The ceremony took place at the 86th secondary school in Osh, Kyrgyz Republic, and was attended by Deputy Governor of the Osh Oblast Tashbayev and World Food Program Representative in Kyrgyzstan Tsunejiro Nakai. The project, jointly implemented by the Chinese government and the World Food Programme, aims to provide nutritious lunches for over 100,000 children in southern Kyrgyzstan.

Key Takeaways:

  • The food aid project was funded through the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, demonstrating China's commitment to deepening cooperation with international organizations.
  • The project will provide over 100,000 school-age children in southern Kyrgyzstan with nutritious lunches, improving their nutrition and health status.
  • Ambassador Liu Jiangping expressed China's willingness to deepen cooperation with the World Food Programme and other international organizations, promoting the common development of the world and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
  • The project signifies the close friendship between the Chinese and Kyrgyz people, with Chinese aid playing a vital role in supporting the development of Kyrgyzstan.
  • Kyrgyz officials thanked China for its assistance, highlighting the importance of Chinese aid in promoting the well-being of school-age children in Kyrgyzstan.

Statistics:

  • 100,000 children will benefit from the food aid project in southern Kyrgyzstan.
  • The project will provide nutritious lunches to school-age children in southern Kyrgyzstan.
  • The Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund has supported various development projects in Kyrgyzstan, including education and healthcare initiatives.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • People's Republic of China: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - News Release (May 15, 2025)