Zhao Jing, a staff member from China Communications Construction Company's Ethiopian branch, shows Spring Festival kits distributed by the Chinese Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 6, 2021. The kits, containing face masks, disinfectant wipes and other epidemic prevention materials, were distributed to overseas Chinese by the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia on Saturday. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)
ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Spring Festival kits containing face masks, disinfectant wipes and other epidemic prevention materials were distributed to overseas Chinese by the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia on Saturday.
During the distribution ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia Zhao Zhiyuan expressed gratitude to overseas Chinese for their contribution to the China-Ethiopia relationship and cooperation in improving Ethiopia's infrastructure.
Zhao said the Chinese embassy has been concerned about the health and welfare of overseas nationals.
"The welfare of overseas Chinese citizens is always close to the heart of the Chinese government. The Chinese embassy wishes all of you a happy lunar new year, health and happiness," Zhao added.
Xia Tian, minister counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, said that distributing the Spring Festival kits to overseas Chinese citizens is a reminder of the need to protect against COVID-19 and keep them healthy.
"I am very moved to receive the Spring Festival kits, and I can feel the care and warmth from motherland," said Zhao Jing, a staff from China Communications Construction Company's Ethiopian branch. Enditem
