The Ambassador of China Ma Jianchun has said his country admires the vigour and high spirits with which The Gambia continues to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony of new batch of medical supplies and sewing machines to the Office of the First lady at State house on Friday, Ambassador Jianchun said his country will continue to stand by The Gambia during these challenging times, according to a State House news release.
“A consignment of 10, 000 medical masks, 1,000 N95 respiratory masks, 100 protective suits, 100 safety goggles, 79 infrared thermometres and 15 set of sewing machines were handed over to Her Excellency, Madam Fatou Bah Barrow at the State House. They will be forwarded to some target beneficiaries in the country,” State House said.
“I would like to express admiration for Gambia government and people’s efforts in fighting the corona virus,” he said, according to State House.
“This in return will further assist in protecting people’s lives and health,” he added.
The Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Mamadou Tangara described the current Covid 19 situation in the country as “exceptional crisis” that requires urgent attention of all actors to effectively combat it, according to State House.
“We cannot thank you enough for your support,” Honourable Tangara said. “When we talk about a community of shared future between China and Africa, this is a typical demonstration of it,” he added, noting that the pandemic has gone across borders and affects everyone around the world.
The medical supplies came from Guangxi Zhuang regional government in Southern China, which is twin city to the city of Banjul as the capital of The Gambia. On top of those supplies, the Chinese Embassy in Banjul also added 15 set of electronic sewing machines.
