China to offer emergency humanitarian aid to Sudan

Source: Xinhua Published: 2020/9/29 11:27:55

The water level of the Nile near the confluence of its two major tributaries, the White Nile and the Blue Nile, starts to gradually decline after unprecedented floods in Khartoum, Sudan, Sept. 11, 2020.Photo:Xinhua


China will offer emergency humanitarian aid worth 300,000 U.S. dollars to Sudan, Chinese Ambassador to Sudan Ma Xinmin said on Monday.

"We believe that the Sudanese government and people will definitely be able to overcome the floods and rebuild their homes as soon as possible," Ma said at a virtual reception held at the Chinese embassy in Khartoum to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Chinese Ambassador to Sudan Ma Xinmin (C) attends a virtual reception to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Chinese embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, Sept. 28, 2020.Photo:Xinhua


He further expressed condolences to the victims of the flood disaster, noting that "we are willing to provide support and assistance to the Sudanese side within our capacity."

Meanwhile, Sheikh Khidir, senior adviser to the Sudanese prime minister, said that "Sudan always appreciates the Chinese support at international forums, the valuable Chinese assistance to combat the coronavirus pandemic and the cash support for Sudan to face the floods and torrential rains which have recently hit Sudan."

A Sudanese girl sleeps under the shade of a tree on the street after the flood swept their neighbourhood in Khartoum, Sudan, Sept. 8, 2020.Photo:Xinhua


For his part, Ali Yousif, executive director of the Arab-Chinese Friendship Societies' League, an affiliate of the Arab League based in Sudan, commended China's supportive stances to Arab states.

"China's support to the Arab countries in combating coronavirus has proved that we live in the world of common destiny, which is one of the most important concepts of the Belt and Road Initiative," said Yousif.

A resident walks on a flooded path in Al-Kadaro area, north of the capital Khartoum, Sudan on Aug. 31, 2020. Photo:Xinhua


The floods and torrential rains which recently hit Sudan have killed tens of peoples and destroyed thousands of houses.

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