ADDIS ABABA — The National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC) stated that the humanitarian assistance from the People’s Republic of China contributes significantly in supporting the efforts of Ethiopia’s government to assist and rehabilitate the displaced and draught affected population in a sustainable manner.
Speaking on the handover ceremony of the 50 million Yuan’s worth of emergency food aid, Commissioner Mitiku Kassa said that the aid is very timely and increasing through time.
“The aid is very supportive in our endeavor to manage the recurrent challenges due to El Nino-induced drought and displacement. It also indicates that the People’s Republic of China is not only so committed to support Ethiopia’s economic and social development but also it intervenes in humanitarian assistance.”
Chinese Ambassador Tan Jian on his part said that the aid is one of the signs that his government’s commitment to support Ethiopia’s development activities. “Together with my colleagues, I have been working very diligently to deepen the long-standing relations of Ethiopia and China. Ethiopia, like china, has a great history. It is a great nation with a bright future. Having a glorious past, both are striving to improve the livelihood of their people,” said Tan Jian
“The food aid is one thing, but we are planning to focus on the root cause of the problems. Supporting Ethiopia’s relentless effort in curbing the effects of climate change, we are aiming high to contribute in the endeavor to create resilient structure that absorbs any possible shock” he added.
He noted that his government appreciates and applauds the swift and effective response of the Ethiopian government not only to ease the food shortage, but also to address the root causes of the problem through investing hugely on the green economy.
Commissioner Mitiku said that his government along with its development partners continues working hard to manage the effects of recurrent draught and improve the livelihood of affected population.
It is to be recalled that during the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in April this year, China pledged a 100 million Yuan’s worth of emergency food aid to Ethiopia for the year 2019.
The Ethiopian Herald August 04/2019
BY WAKUMA KUDAMA
