IRAQ: China lauds UAE for extending relief aid

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Att.Editors: The following item is by the United Arab Emirates news agency (WAM)

ABU DHABI, Mar 24 2003 (IPS) - The Chinese envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has hailed the role played by the UAE in charity and humanitarian fields, particularly that of the Red Crescent Society (RCS).

Zhang Zhijun, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, voiced his appreciation in a meeting held with the RCS officials here today.

The envoy, who was visiting the RCS premises, was briefed on the RCS humanitarian plan to ease the suffering of the Iraqi people.

Khalifa Al Suweidi, the RCS Chairman, told the envoy that his agency would spare no effort to provide the best of relief service to the victims in Iraq and neighboring countries.