China-donated emergency rescue equipment handed over to Kyrgyzstan

The China-aided fire-fighting and emergency rescue equipment to Kyrgyzstan arrived in the country's capital city of Bishkek, on Feb 1, 2023. Chinese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Du Dewen, and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov attended the handover ceremony.

The assistance supplies, including 100 heavy fire trucks, with the logo of "China Aid", and a range of fire fighting materials, were lined up at Aratau Square.

During the ceremony, Du said that the donation fully demonstrated the high level of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Kyrgyzstan, and that it would help the Kyrgyz side improve its fire emergency rescue capacity. 

He pointed out that 2022 had been a fruitful year for China-Kyrgyzstan ties. Two meetings between the two heads of state made clear the direction for the development of bilateral relations, and the China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation in jointly building the Belt and Road has been steadily advancing. 

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has formulated a blueprint to promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with a Chinese path to modernization in an all-round way, and China's new development will provide new opportunities for Kyrgyzstan's growth and revitalization, Du said, adding that China is willing to work hand in hand with Kyrgyzstan to build a community with a shared future.

After expressing his thanks to China on behalf of Kyrgyzstan, Zhaparov said that global climate change has led to frequent natural disasters, such as fires, floods and landslides in Kyrgyzstan, which pose a threat to the lives and property security of his people. China's assistance is "timely", and advanced Chinese technology will provide better security for the Kyrgyz people.