Huawei Donates to Pakistan's Flood Relief Fund

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Huawei Technologies, a leading Chinese telecommunications company, has donated a significant amount to the Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund in 2010. The company's Senior Vice President, Mr. Zhang Chunxiang, handed over the documents to the Pakistan Ambassador to China, Mr. Masood Khan, at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing. This gesture of support was welcomed by Ambassador Masood Khan, who expressed gratitude towards the Chinese government and people for their aid to Pakistan's flood-affected people, both in the form of cash and kind.

Key Takeaways:

  • Huawei Technologies donated RMB 100,000 (approximately US$ 8,000) to the Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund 2010.
  • The company's Senior Vice President, Mr. Zhang Chunxiang, handed over the documents to the Pakistan Ambassador to China, Mr. Masood Khan, at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing.
  • Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Mr. Masood Khan, thanked the Chinese government and people for their support to the flood-affected people, including medical relief services provided by two Chinese medical teams.
  • One of the medical teams, which spent nearly three weeks in Pakistan, treated 11,400 patients.
  • Huawei Employees in Pakistan also donated US$ 100,000 for the flood-affected people.
  • Mr. Zhang Chunxiang expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of life and property caused by the flood and regarded Huawei's donation as an obligation to provide support to the people of Pakistan in their hour of need.
  • Huawei's donation was appreciated by Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Mr. Masood Khan, who also appreciated the company's investment in Pakistan and its role in reviving the country's national economy.

Statistics:

  • RMB 100,000 (approximately US$ 8,000) donated by Huawei Technologies to the Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund 2010.
  • 11,400 patients treated by one of the Chinese medical teams sent to Pakistan.
  • US$ 100,000 donated by Huawei Employees in Pakistan for the flood-affected people.

Sources:

  • Press release received from Beijing, China
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  • Principal Information Officer
  • Press Information Department