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China donates $5 million of port and airport inspection equipment to Antigua and Barbuda in 2019
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Antigua and Barbuda |
| Country | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Start Date | Dec 06, 2019 |
| End Date | Aug 10, 2030 |
| Duration | 3,900 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 89552 |
Grant Description
According to a report from the China International Development Cooperation Agency, on December 6th, 2019, China donated port and airport inspection equipment to Antigua and Barbuda.
Loop News Barbados reports the equipment value totals USD $5 million, and that the donation included a mobile container and vehicle inspection system, a X-ray inspection system, a X-ray CT inspection system, a radioactive material monitoring system, 20 sets of hand-held metal detectors, and three sets of portable trace explosives and drug detectors.
According to Loop News, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne stated that the equipment will significantly improve the efficiency of its customs' detection of imported goods, strengthen the capability of the Antigua and Barbuda government to combat crimes such as smuggling and drug trafficking, and contribute to the social and economic development of Antigua and Barbuda.
Prime Minister Browne, Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda Sun Ang, and Antigua and Barbuda Comptroller of Customs and Excise Division Raju Boddu were all present at the handover ceremony.
Sources & References
- China provides port and airport security-check equipment to Antigua and Barbuda
- China donates new scanners to Antigua and Barbuda, 2020 BUDGET STATEMENT 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 Antigua and Barbuda
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