Chinese Government provides $2 million grant for agricultural equipment

On 22 February, 2013, visiting Chinese Commerce Minister, Chen Deming, signed an agreement for the donation of $2 million USD worth of agricultural equipment to the Zimbabwean Government (See: 'Visiting Chinese commerce minister signs agreements with Zimbabwe'; 'The then Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen Deming visited Zimbabwe on February 21 -24, 2013'). The current status of this project is unknown.This was one of four agreements signed on this day with the Zimbabwean Government in a move to further cement bilateral relations. The other three agreements include:Project #30648: A RMB 60 million interest-free loan for rural road upgrades and acquisition of equipment for rural district councils.Project #30639: A RMB 31.5 million grant to Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation for the provision of a broadcasting van.Project #30649: A pledge for a food aid donation.

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