Brazzaville, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Minister of Social Affairs, Solidarity and Humanitarian Action of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) Irena Gumbacha said on February 27 that whenever the Congolese people encounter difficulties, China is always the first to lend a helping hand, and China is a true friend and good brother of the Congo.
The Chinese Embassy in Brazzaville, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, donated flood relief funds to the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) on the 27th. At the donation ceremony, Kim Basha conveyed the gratitude of the people of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) to the Chinese side. Kim Basha said that the friendship between Congo and China has endured for a long time, and the Chinese side has never stood idly by in times of crisis and has always provided timely assistance. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Congo and China, and China's kindness is a vivid manifestation of the outstanding relations between Congo and China, and will strongly support the disaster relief work and improve the living conditions of the people in Congo (Brazzaville). We will send the care and warmth of Chinese friends to every victim, so that the traditional friendship between the two countries will continue to flourish.
Chinese Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) Li Yan said in his speech that on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, China has donated a new disaster relief fund to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help the victims overcome the difficulties and rebuild their homes. This is a powerful testimony to the traditional brotherhood between China and Congo and the proper meaning of promoting the building of a China-Africa community with a shared future. China is ready to work hand in hand with the Congolese side to continuously strengthen cooperation in social and people's livelihood and other fields, so as to bring more benefits to the people of the two countries.
Congo Brazzaville** spokesman Thierry Mongala said on January 19 that flooding caused by persistent torrential rains over the past few weeks has killed at least 23 people and more than 33 people in many parts of the country60,000 people were affected, large numbers of buildings were washed away, and large swaths of farmland were flooded.