Trinidad and Tobago receives Disaster Response Equipment from the People’s Republic of China

Apr 29, 2023 | News & Advisories

On Friday, 28th April, 2023 the Minister of National Security, the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds M.P., received on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, a donation of Disaster Response Equipment from the People’s Republic of China, which was presented by His Excellency Fang Qiu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Trinidad and Tobago.

The donated equipment comprised 30 Emergency Tents; 10 Standby Generators; and 5 Rescue Boats inclusive of Engines, Fuel Containers and 25 Life Jackets. These items will be pre-positioned across Trinidad and Tobago to support disaster response and recovery efforts.

Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel- Selvaratnam (front row, 3rd from left) of the Turks and Caicos Islands pose for a photo with Major General Rodney Smart (front row, 2nd from right) and other delegates attending the 16th TAC of CDEMA. 

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