Huawei, a leading Chinese supplier of telecommunications
network, has donated telecommunications equipment valued at
US$130,000 to the Rwandan government.
The company has said that the donation is an act to honor its
promises of serving Africa and help Rwanda develop information and
technology industry.
Lou Qinjian, deputy minister of information industry of China,
said at the ceremony held?in?Rwanda?on Sunday, that,
as a developing country like many African countries including
Rwanda, China has mutual benefits and interests with African
countries.
"We have the same vision in deepening cooperation, and we hope
Chinese companies will fulfill their social responsibility and make
more contribution to the local government and people," Lou
said.
Rwanda's State Minister in charge of Energy and Communication
Albert Butare thanked the Chinese government for continuous support
for Rwanda in various domains, including the communication
sector.
He said that the Rwandan government hoped that Chinese companies
will participate in Rwanda's ambitious program of developing
infrastructure.
(Xinhua News Agency October 30, 2007)
