AMMAN, Apr 26 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan yesterday received a batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Chinese government, as part of the anti-pandemic cooperation between the two countries.
The Chinese Ambassador to Jordan, Chen Chuandong, and Jordanian Minister of Health, Firas Hawari, signed the handover certificate of the donation at Queen Alia International Airport in the capital, Amman.
“A friend in need is a friend indeed,” the Chinese ambassador said, noting, it was to mark the two countries’ solidarity in fighting COVID-19.
Chen said, China and Jordan have been helping each other in combating the pandemic, and the donation of vaccines demonstrated the profound friendship between the two countries and Chinese government’s commitment to making its vaccines accessible to the world.
He reiterated that China will continue to enhance biliteral cooperation and strategic partnership with Jordan, and firmly support Jordan in fighting the pandemic and restoring the economy.
Hawari voiced appreciation for China’s support, saying, “This coronavirus crisis has proven that we cannot control the disease unless we cooperate.”
Hawari said, the Chinese vaccine is one of the most effective vaccines recognised worldwide, adding that, he has received the Sinopharm jab.
Jordan commenced a nationwide vaccination campaign on Jan 13, with priority for the vulnerable groups and frontline health workers.
The kingdom has so far reported 702,154 COVID-19 infections, with 8,615 deaths.– NNN-PETRA
