Foreign Ministry says part of the Chinese medical aid has arrived in the Maldives to aid in its intensifying fight against global pandemic Covid-19.
The Ministry said the shipment includes aid from the Chinese government and private donors as well.
The donation of medical materials includes;
- Ventilators (10)
- Disposable Protective Mask (20, 9080)
- N95 protective masks (11,500)
- KN95 protective masks (20,000)
- Infrared thermometers (50)
- Goggles (500)
- Care beds (20)
- Testing kits (10,000)
In acknowledgment of the medical aid, Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid said that
Maldives is immensely privileged to have the support and generosity of friends, such as the Government and the people of China.
He said Chinese President Xi Jinping, and State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi understand the needs of the Maldives in overcoming both the humanitarian and the economic challenges of COVID-19.
Chinese Private Donors
- Alibaba Foundation/ Jack Ma Foundation
- China Merchants Port Group Co.Ltd,
- China Machinery Engineering Corporation,
- Beijing Urban Construction Investment & Development Co. Ltd,
- Dongfang Electric International Corporation,
- China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd,
- China Communications 2nd Navigational Bureau
- 2nd Engineering Co. Ltd
- Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd.
The Ministry also said that Chinese companies in the Maldives have indeed shown significant support to the Government’s efforts in responding to COVID-19.
It said the China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) donated 5000 pieces of children’s masks last month, and worked with the Chinese Embassy in arranging yesterday’s charter flight.
