Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergency Situations and the Relief of Natural Disasters finished operation on delivery and official transfer of humanitarian assistance to Dominica.
Freight with a gross weight more than 235 tons was delivered toto Dominica by sea transport. products were its part food, construction materials, power plants and tents from Rosrezerv stocks.
Solemn transfer of humanitarian freight took place in port of Roseau (the capital of Dominica) in the presence of the Minister of Justice, immigrations and national security Blekmor R., the ambassador G. Charles and other dominiksky officials. From Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergency Situations and the Relief of Natural Disasters the deputy director of Department of the international activity Veselov Igor.
Government Commonwealth of Dominica expressed toprofound gratitude beyond the provided Russian Federation humanitarian assistance which the country so needs.
during visit to Dominica Veselov Igor held negotiations with the prime minister R. Skarritem during which interaction questions in the field of the prevention and elimination of emergency situations were considered.
the Humanitarian assistance was provided byto the Commonwealth Dominica in pursuance of an order of Government of the Russian Federation.
we Will remindthat in September, 2017 the island state Dominica underwent destructive impact of the hurricane "Maria" after which there were strong destructions of buildings. Because of a gale trees and the power lines were tumbled down, many houses were disconnected. Pouring rains led to floods.