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China Hands Over Food Assistance to Zimbabwe to Boost Food Security

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China has handed over a new batch of food assistance to Zimbabwe, comprising approximately 3,000 tonnes of rice and wheat, to support the country's food security after a devastating El-Nino induced drought last year. The assistance comes as Zimbabwe is struggling to recover from the drought, which affected its agricultural production and left many vulnerable citizens in need of support. Zimbabwean Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare Mercy Dinha thanked China for the food assistance, emphasizing the government's commitment to ensuring the consignment reaches those in need, particularly in hard-to-reach areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • China has handed over 3,000 tonnes of food assistance to Zimbabwe, comprising rice and wheat, to boost the country's food security.
  • The food assistance is part of China's response to Zimbabwe's international appeal for food aid following last year's devastating drought.
  • Zimbabwean Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare Mercy Dinha thanked China for the food assistance and emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring it reaches those in need.
  • The assistance is targeted towards vulnerable citizens, including child-headed families, persons with disabilities, and the elderly.
  • China's Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding emphasized China's commitment to helping Zimbabwe achieve food security and reduce poverty.
  • The partnership between China and Zimbabwe is strengthening to boost food security, with China attaching great importance and priority to issues of food security and poverty reduction.

Statistics:

  • 3,000 tonnes of food assistance handed over by China to Zimbabwe.
  • The assistance comprises rice and wheat, aimed at supporting Zimbabwe's food security.
  • Last year's drought affected Zimbabwe's agricultural production, leaving many vulnerable citizens in need of support.

Sources:

  • Xinhua via COMTEX
  • Zimbabwean Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare Mercy Dinha
  • Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding
  • COMTEX_467868055/2272/2025-08-07T22:50:19 Copyright 2025 XINHUA NEWS AGENCY

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