China has provided US$150,000 in funds for the demarcation project of the Ethio-Sudan border, according to a news release from the Chinese embassy in Ethiopia on Thursday.

According to the news release, Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia Lin Lin presented a check to Konjit Senegiorgis, director general of African affairs with Ethiopia's Foreign Ministry.

Lin said the demarcation of the Ethio-Sudan border will contribute to the peace and stability of the region.

Lin also indicated China's determination to help further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Senegiorgis on his part said Ethiopia and Sudan have reached agreement to demarcate their border, and appreciated the support provided by the Chinese government at a time when preparations are underway to properly demarcate the border.

He added he was deeply convinced that relations between China and African countries would reach new levels.

(Xinhua News Agency September 30, 2005)