BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
THE Solomon Islands Fujian Association has donated food supplies to communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila.
The association handed over bags of rice, cartons of noodles, taiyo and biscuits to Deputy Premier of Western Province, Brian Lotikena yesterday.
Lotikena said the donation comes in at the right time as most communities in Western Province are still without food after the cyclone.
He said Western Province has sister relationship with Fujian Province in China and that the donation is show of friendship between Fujian Province and Western Province.
“Solomon Fujian Association are happy to help affected people of Western Province.
“As a deputy Premier of Western Province, I am very happy and say thank you for this assistance for my people of Western Province.
“Really appreciate such help during our times of need,” Lotikena said.
He said the donation will be sent to the Western Provincial Disaster Operation Committee for distributions.
Lotikena said Western Province looks forward to working closely with the Fujian Association in Solomon Islands.
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