The Herald
16 June 2009
Harare — THE Iranian Embassy yesterday donated 22 tonnes of maize meal to disadvantaged students in the country.
Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart received the consignment at Ira-Zim Textiles complex in Chitungwiza from Iranian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Rasoul Momeni.
Ambassador Momeni said the donation was in support of the implementation of the inclusive Government’s policy on helping the underprivileged in society.
“This is Iran’s support for the inclusive Government,” he said. “The concept is now on oneness; no politics in the work place. I have the pleasure to present to you a donation from the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the underprivileged students of Zimbabwe.
“We are trying to get more similar aid which will be distributed to other schools as well.”
Minister Coltart thanked the embassy for the donation and assured the ambassador the food would be distributed to all the provinces.
“I appreciate with much pleasure the work done by the embassy,” he said. “We, however, have to share so that every province benefits from the exercise.”
After the donations, the minister and the ambassador toured Ira-Zim Textile complex.