The Head of
State His Excellency Paul BIYA received the group of Chinese and Cameroonians
who were recently released after being taken hostages from Waza and Fotokol by
terrorist insurgents. During the brief but touching ceremony at unity Palace on
Monday 13 October 2014, President Paul BIYA vowed to fight
The ten Chinese
hostages and several Cameroon men, women and children kidnapped from Fotokol,
amongst whom was Madam Ali and the Lamido of Fotokol, filed into Unity Palace
at mid-day to meet with the Head of State. President Paul BIYA greeted all the
former hostages and the Chinese officials who were accompanying them.
The President of
the Republic then made his remarks on the occasion, thanking the hostages for
their patience and confidence while they were in captivity. He lauded China –
Cameroon cooperation and assured our partners that the government of Cameroon
will continue the fight so as to guarantee the peace and stability of the
country.
The Chinese
Ambassador to Cameroon took the floor to thank the Presidents of China and
Cameroon for their tireless efforts which have ended with the liberation of the
hostages.
The Vice Prime
Minister AHMADOU ALI, the Secretary General at the Presidency of the Republic
Ferdinand NGOH NGOH and the Assistant Director of the Civil Cabinet Joseph LE,
were present at the ceremony.
No comments:
Post a Comment