China donates over US$20 million in financial assistance
04 May 2010, 12:28 PM
Laura Restrepo Ortega
The Chinese government has made two generous donations to the Maldives in the past week, adding to over US$20 million in aid.
Press Secretary for the President’s Office, Mohamed Zuhair, confirmed the Chinese government has granted 50 million Chinese Yuan (US$20 million) in aid plus US$20,000 to go directly to Kudakudhige Hiya children’s home in Vilingili.
The shelter has been experiencing staff shortages recently due to financial difficulties.
Zuhair said the bulk of the money would be allocated towards helping the Maldives “overcome the challenges of the global economic recession,” specifically in infrastructure, sewerage and utilities, roads and climate change adaptation.
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