China has provided US$150,000 for the demarcation of the Ethio-Sudan border, according to a news release from the Chinese Embassy in Addis Ababa Thursday.

The news release said Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia Lin Lin gave the check to Konjit Senegiorgis, director-general of African affairs with Ethiopia's Foreign Ministry.

Speaking on the occasion, Lin said the demarcation of the Ethio-Sudan border will have ample contribution for the peace and stability of the region.

Lin also indicated China's determination to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries that showed improvement in all aspects.

Konjit 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.

(Xinhua News Agency September 30, 2005)