CHINESE EMBASSY DONATES R500 000 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS FOOD PARCELS IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Chinese Embassy in South Africa and the Department of Social Development this week jointly held a ceremony to officially hand over a donation to South Africa’s representatives. Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Chen Xiaodong and Ms. Lindiwe Zulu, Minister of Social Development of South Africa, who is also chairperson of the African National Congress’ Sub-committee on International Relations attended the ceremony among other senior officials.

Ambassador Chen remarked that under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa has achieved positive results in epidemic prevention and control, while economic and social development is also gradually turning to pre-pandemic normalcy.

Ambassador Chen spoke highly of the social security measures taken by the Department of Social Development under the leadership of Minister Zulu, saying that China is ready to work with South Africa to overcome difficulties and continue to provide assistance within its capacity to achieve the goal of prevailing over the pandemic, stabilizing the economy and ensuring people’s livelihood.

Minister Zulu commended the People’s Republic of China for the generous donation, adding that the gesture fully demonstrates the profound friendship of the Chinese government and people towards South Africans.

She highlighted that the donation is of great significance in alleviating the difficulties of people at the grassroots and gives impetus to the fight against the pandemic at community level in South Africa.

South Africa will continue to learn from China’s experience in Covid-19 containment, poverty reduction and both nations enjoy mutual support on issues of shared concerns and core interests.