Qatar Assists Cuba In The Wake Of Hurricane Devastation

Qatar Assists Cuba In The Wake Of Hurricane Devastation

HAVANA, Nov 9 (BERNAMA-NNN-PRENSA LATINA) -- A plane from Qatar arrived
in Santiago de Cuba with humanitarian assistance as a contribution to
recovery efforts in the worst hit eastern province in the wake of
Hurricane Sandy.

The shipment includes construction materials, medicines, food and tents.

In remarks to journalists, Ambassador of Qatar, Ali Saad Al-Kharji said
that upon knowing the situation in eastern Cuba, the Emir of Qatar gave
precise instructions to assist the Cuban people as soon as possible.

"This is a small token of the solidarity, brotherhood and good relations
with Cuba," said the diplomat.

On Oct 24, Hurricane Sandy hit eastern Cuba, leaving a trail of flood
and destruction, including 11 deaths.

Workers country wide were mobilised to worst hit areas to help restore
services and reconstruct damaged infrastructure.

Other shipments of humanitarian assistance have been received from
Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Russia and the Dominican Republic, among
other countries.

-- BERNAMA-NNN-PRENSA LATINA

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