Turkish Ambassador to Rwanda Burcu Cevik (right) after handing over the donation to Sheik Salim Hitimana, Mufti of Rwanda (left)

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) on Wednesday delivered aid packages for needy families in Rwanda.

According to a statement by Turkey's Embassy in Kigali, a total of 1,000 families benefited from the assistance of TIKA.

Food packages were handed over and hygiene items essential amid the COVID-19 pandemic were given to the people. - Gokhan Kavak/Ali Murat Alhas, Anadolu Agency