Chinese embassy donates R100,000 to December 7 relief fund |16 December 2023

Ambassador Lin hands over China’s contribution to Minister Hoareau

The Chinese government has made a generous donation of R100,000 to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs.

This was during a short ceremony yesterday morning at the ministry’s headquarters at Oceangate House.

It was the newly accredited Chinese ambassador to Seychelles, Lin Nan, who handed over the donation to Minister Rose-Marie Hoareau, in the presence of other staff from the ministry.

The sum will go towards the government’s national relief fund set up to assist victims of last week’s calamities, namely the explosion in Petit Paris and flooding in the northern part of Mahé.

Mrs Lin said the donation represents a sign of the enduring friendship between Seychelles and China.

She added that for the past forty-seven years of diplomatic relations, Seychelles and China have always respected and trusted each other and will always be there to help each another for “a friend in need is a friend indeed”.

Furthermore, China will maintain its firm commitment to supporting its brothers and sisters in need like Seychelles, especially during this challenging and difficult times.

Minister Hoareau extended her heartfelt gratitude to China’s generous contribution and for standing in solidarity with Seychelles in these trying times, stating, “The assistance received from our friends is a beacon of hope.”