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Jamaica, China sign military agreement

2012-06-20 13:13:34 | with audio | (0 Comments)

The Ministry of National Security has signed a Military Cooperation Agreement with China.

Under the agreement, which was signed in May, China is to provide military aid to Jamaica valued at more than $136 million.

Minister with responsibility for information, Sandrea Falconer, said logistic material to be supplied under the agreement include uniforms, ballistic vests and helmets and boots.

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Minister with responsibility for information Sandrea Falconer.

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