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Chinese loan to fund purchase of X-ray Equipment for container inspection to Cuba
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Cuba |
| Country | Cuba |
| Start Date | Nov 22, 2004 |
| End Date | Mar 15, 2031 |
| Duration | 9,609 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 54740 |
Grant Description
Chinese loan to fund purchase of X-ray Equipment for container inspection to Cuba In 2004, China provided a loan to Cuba for the acquisition of a special X-ray system for the inspection of containers, the aforementioned equipment is already installed and operating in the Port, whose value is 3.0 million dollars.
The transaction amount is then recorded as 3 million USD. The project is completed and is operating in the port of Havana.
The loan was signed by Bo Xilai, China's Minister of Commerce, and Pedro Pupo, head of the Aduana General de la República de Cuba.
On November 22, 2004, Bo Xilai, Minister of Commerce and Pedro Pupo, head of the General Customs of the Republic of Cuba signed the government loan. The x-ray equipment was inaugurated on January 14, 2005.
Sources & References
- El “desembarco” de China en América Latina
- Cuba y China, excelentes relaciones
- An X-ray cargo container inspection system that was manufactured in China for the Port of Havana checks a container during the systems inauguration in Havana
- January 14, 2005. The $3 million scanner for container trucks is the first concrete result of the increased cooperation between the two communist-run countries agreed during Chinese President Hu Jin Tao's visit to Cuba last November. The equipment will be used to search for narcotics and explosives, as well as any other illegal cargo shipped in containers to Cuba. Chinese Ambassador Li Lianfu said he hoped the scanner, made by Qinghua To Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Government of Cuba
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