On May 9, 2016, the Handover Ceremony of the Chinese Garbage Truck and Solar Power Lights to Madolenihmw Municipal Government from the Chinese Government was held at the sports field of Pohnangas High School. Chinese Ambassador to FSM Li Jie, Traditional Leader of Madolenihmw, Mayor of Municipal Government Mr. Ringlen, Senator of State Legislature Mr. Neth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Foreign Affairs Mr.Carl, DCM of the Chinese Embassy Li Cuiying and relevant officials, local citizens attended the ceremony.
In his remarks, Mayor Ringlen, represented the Municipal Government, the Legislature and people of Madolenihmw, expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Chinese Government for generously donating a garbage truck and ten solar power indoor lights and two solar street lights to Madoleihmw. He said the garbage truck will play important role in protecting environment and making people live with cleaner and safer condition.
Ambassador Li said in his speech that China is the largest developing country which is also suffering environmental pollution on developing its economy. With years of experience on fighting against pollution, China would like to share the experience and technologies on environmental protection with all other developing countries.
DCM Mrs. Li Cuiying and the wife of Traditional Leader of Madolenihmw cut the ribbon for the new garbage truck together.