Published by the government of Zimbabwe
2 July 2009
Harare — THE Greek Embassy in Harare has donated US$650 000 to Zimbabwe to help fight cholera and assist in food relief projects.
Speaking recently on the occasion of Greece's National Day, the country's ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Mihail Koukakis, said his government was responding to calls for urgent humanitarian aid to the country.
The donated amount has been transferred, in equal parts, to the World Health Organisation and the World Food Programme.
"The Greek embassy has already transferred the US$650 000 in equal parts to WHO and WFP respectively. This money should be used towards improving the lives of the disadvantaged people," Mr Koukakis said.
In addition, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dispatched two containers of food aid to the embassy in Harare to be distributed to the needy.
The total value of goods dispatched made up of rice, wheat, flour, sugar, olive oil, high nutrition biscuits and a quantity of water purifying tablets amount to 103 000 euros, which is approximately US$150 000.
Mr Koukakis said his government would continue to extend humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe.
"We shall continue to support both the needy institutions and people of Zimbabwe since they are good people," he said.
Humanitarian aid from Greece to Zimbabwe has increased ten-fold since 2009.
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We all agree that the people of Zim are indeed good! It is the irresponsible leadership that is bereft of any discernible intelligence. If the money is kept out of the greedy clutches of Zanu PF all will probably be well for the intended recipients.