Equatorial Guinea $2m to aid China

According to the latest updates, the China-originated coronavirus has killed almost 500 people worldwide, mostly Chinese citizens and infected over 24,000 people.

And as China continues to battle the raging virus, the Equatorial Guinea Council of Ministers, considering the deep and long-standing relationship between both countries, has decided to support it with $2m.

During the meeting chaired by President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the council expressed its deepest support and solidarity to the Chinese government in its fight.

“China has always been a very strong and loyal supporter of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and this contribution is a demonstration that Equatorial Guinea stands in solidarity with China and its people as it fights a global outbreak that has already cost too many lives,” declared Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, minister of mines and hydrocarbons. “Our ongoing Year of Investment Initiative will be a testimony to the depth of our cooperation and relationship with China. It’s a pleasure for Equatorial Guinea to support its partner in times of need.”

China and Equatorial Guinea have been enjoying successful economic and technical cooperation for decades. China has supported the development of Equatorial Guinea through the construction of critical telecommunications and road infrastructure, along with supporting social infrastructure in the country. Equatorial Guinea has been a long-standing supporter of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

Last year, both countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation during a meeting between Mbasogo and China President Xi Jinping’s special representative Yang Jiechi.