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China donates over 1,800 tons of rice to Burkina Faso
via Lefaso.net1 hour ago2 min read
Lieutenant-Colonel Passowendé Pélagie KABORÉ, Minister of Family and Solidarity, met with His Excellency Mr. ZHAO Deyong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Burkina Faso, on April 10. During the meeting, they signed an agreement for China's food aid, which includes over 1,800 tons of rice valued at more than 1.6 billion CFA francs. The Chinese Ambassador highlighted the strengthening bilateral cooperation since the resumption of diplomatic relations, noting tangible results in agriculture, health, and humanitarian action. He congratulated Burkina Faso on its goal of food self-sufficiency by 2025 and expressed confidence in future successes under the leadership of both heads of state. The Minister praised the partnership, citing China's development as an inspiration for Burkina Faso. She mentioned that Chinese food aid over the past two consecutive years has improved the living conditions of many vulnerable families, with nearly 140,000 people benefiting in 2025. She assured that the rice donation would be optimally utilized to meet the needs of the population and affirmed Burkina Faso's readiness for broader cooperation with China. Since the resumption of diplomatic relations, China has provided Burkina Faso with over 10,000 tons of food and equipment for internally displaced persons valued at over 700 million CFA francs through various bilateral and multilateral mechanisms.
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