UAE sends 50 tonnes of food aid to Burkina Faso

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The UAE has dispatched a plane carrying 50 tonnes of essential food items to Burkina Faso.

The humanitarian initiative will meet the needs of the most vulnerable categories of people impacted by food security challenges in the West African nation.

Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Development Affairs said that the aid is part of the UAE's continuous efforts to extend a helping hand to countries in times of need.

"The UAE’s contributions aim to reinforce bilateral relations across various fields and enhance ties between the two countries," he added.

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