CNPC donates $100,000 to Pakistan to fight locust infestation in August 2020 (Linked to Record ID#95445 and #95634)

Funder	China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
Recipient Organization	Pakistan Ministry of National Food Security and Research
Country	Pakistan
Start Date	Aug 18, 2020
End Date	Dec 17, 2033
Duration	4,869 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`95407`

Grant Description

On August 18, 2020, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) donated $100,000 to the Pakistani Ministry of National Food Security and Research. The donation goes towards helping fight the desert locust infestation in Pakistan.

The donation was received by Federal Minister Syed Fakhar Imam in ceremony in Islamabad that was also attended by Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing.

CNPC representatives expressed that they were concerned about the locusts' impact on agriculture and larger food security in Pakistan.

This donation is part of a series of efforts made by the Chinese government to help fight a severe locust infestation that affected Pakistan in 2020. See projects #95445 and #95634 for more

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CNPC provides $100,000 to Ministry of MNFSR for controlling locust
China National Petroleum Corporation donates $100,000 to help locust control in Pakistan
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