The Xi Jinping-led government had also pledged to donate medical supplies and send a medical team to treat victims of the cyclone without cost.
Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Qian Keming handed over the consignment of rice to Zimbabwean government representative Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare Minister Sekesai Nzenza.
"This rice donation will go a long way in complementing our efforts to alleviate hunger. However, we are requesting for additional support to feed vulnerable households until the next harvest," Nzenza said.
Minister Qian assured that China was committed to helping Zimbabwe boost its production and providing emergency food assistance when required.
"This donation is another testimony of our continuous devotion to the development of Zimbabwe's agriculture and attainment of food security. We believe that giving food to Zimbabwe is not enough. Helping the country to produce more food and more jobs is key to Zimbabwe's agriculture development," Qian stated.
The Xi Jinping-led government had also pledged to donate medical supplies and send a medical team to treat victims of the cyclone without cost.
“The Chinese medical team in Zimbabwe will visit the affected areas and bring medical supplies and carry out free treatment to the local people. We hope these efforts will help the Zimbabwean people gain confidence and strength in the fight against the disaster and we believe that under the leadership of President Mnangagwa, the Zimbabwean people will be able to recover from this disaster and rebuild their home places soon,” Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Guo Shaochun said.
