The United Nations World Food Programme welcomed a contribution from China, provided through the China International Development Cooperation Agency.
The occasion was marked by a handover ceremony held recently at WFP Bangladesh country office in Dhaka, said a press release on Friday.
The contribution will enable WFP to procure 2,100 metric tonnes of fortified rice, pulses, and cooking oil - enough to provide a three-month food ration to around 45,000 Rohingya refugees living in the world鈥檚 largest refugee camp in Cox鈥檚 Bazar.
鈥楾his generous funding from China could not have come at a more critical time,鈥� said Dom Scalpelli, WFP country director.
鈥榃ith humanitarian needs rising and resources under immense pressure, this contribution allows us to continue delivering lifesaving food assistance to some of the most vulnerable people in the world,鈥� he said.
鈥楾his will undoubtedly play a positive role in improving the living conditions of the Rohingya people in Bangladesh and alleviating the humanitarian crisis,鈥� said Liu Yuyin, Charge d鈥橝ffaires of China embassy in Dhaka.
To maintain full food rations for the Rohingya population over the next 12 months, WFP requires an additional $120 million. Without new funding, this vital assistance will run out by the end of October 2025.
鈥榃e hope this contribution marks not only continued engagement, but a deepening of China鈥檚 role in responding to this ongoing crisis,鈥� added Scalpelli.
