CHINESE Ambassador to Guyana, Yang Yang attended a donation ceremony on Monday, July 28, handing over emergency supplies to the Guyana Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in the wake of the recent MV Barima tragedy.
The ceremony was also attended by Counselor Li Hanqing of the Chinese Embassy, representatives of Chinese enterprises operating in Guyana, and Deputy Director-General of the Guyana Civil Defence Commission Mark Thomas.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Yang offered her condolences over the MV Barima incident, and extended her deepest sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives.
She described China and Guyana as close friends and partners, saying the Chinese people stand alongside the people of Guyana as they work through this difficult period.
The supplies presented at the ceremony represent the first batch collected by Chinese enterprises and members of the Chinese community in Guyana. Ambassador Yang said additional assistance is expected to follow in the coming days.
Guyanese officials thanked China for its support, saying the donation would play an important role in the ongoing relief effort following the accident. They also noted that the gesture reflected the strong bond of friendship between the two nations and their people.