Russian Federation has donated 12 containers of relief supplies.

The Russian Federation has donated 12 containers of relief supplies to the Government of Dominica. The containers included building materials arrived in the first shipment and a second shipment of refrigerated containers is expected to soon arrive on island.

Speaking at the handing over ceremony on Wednesday Ambassador to the Russian Federation to Dominica Vladimir Nikolaevich Vinokurov said that Russia will work with Dominica to achieve its goal in becoming the first climate resilient nation. 

Ambassador to the Russian Federation to Dominica Vladimir Nikolaevich Vinokurov said that Russia is committed to strengthen diplomatic relations with Dominica. 

Meantime, Minister for Foreign Affairs Francine Baron said the following Hurricane Maria the Russian Federation immediately offered assistance to Dominica. 

Baron has highlighted the importance of having partners like the Russian Federation as Dominica works on being climate resilient.