A plane from Qatar arrived at Santiago de Cuba with humanitarian assistance as a contribution to recovery efforts in the worst hit eastern province in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
The shipment includes construction materials, medicines, food and tents.
In remarks to journalists, Ambassador of Qatar, Ali Saad Al-Kharji, said that upon knowing the situation in eastern Cuba, the Emir of Qatar gave precise instructions to help the Cuban people as soon as possible.
This is a small token of the solidarity, brotherhood and good relations with Cuba, said the diplomat.
On Oct. 24, Hurricane Sandy hit eastern Cuba, leaving a trail of flood and destruction, including 11 deaths.
Workers countrywide mobilized to worst hit areas to help restore services and reconstruct damaged infrastructure.
Other shipments of humanitarian assistance have been received from Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Russia and the Dominican Republic, among other countries.