The President of Zimbabwe held a ceremony to receive the new crown vaccine aided by China
Xinhua News Agency, Harare, February 15 (Reporter Zhang Yuliang) President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe held a ceremony at the Presidential Palace on the afternoon of the 15th to sign the handover certificate on behalf of the Zimbabwe government and formally receive the new crown vaccine aided by the Chinese government.
Before signing the handover certificate, Mnangagwa said in a speech that China’s inclusion of Zimbabwe in the first batch of vaccine aid countries shows that the two countries are good friends and partners.
Even when China itself needs a vaccine, it still does not forget to provide vaccine assistance to developing countries such as Zimbabwe, which explains China's commendable role in the global fight against the epidemic.
This batch of vaccines will bring new dawn to Zimbabwe's anti-epidemic cause.
On behalf of Zimbabwe, he expressed sincere gratitude for the vaccine assistance from China.
Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Guo Shaochun signed the handover certificate on behalf of China.
In his speech, he said that since the beginning of 2020, China and Zimbabwe have always cooperated closely and supported each other in the fight against the epidemic.
China's aid to Zimbabwe for vaccines is a vivid manifestation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
China will honor its commitments and make more contributions to the realization of the availability and affordability of the new crown vaccine in developing countries.
This batch of new crown vaccines was transported to the capital Harare by Zimbabwe Airlines special plane early on the 15th. This is the first batch of new crown vaccines obtained by Zimbabwe.
The new crown vaccine produced by China National Pharmaceutical Group can meet the vaccination needs of 100,000 people and 2 doses per person.
According to reports, the Zimbabwe government has also purchased a batch of new crown vaccines from China, which are expected to arrive in Zimbabwe in early March.
Zimbabwe is facing a serious threat from the second wave of COVID-19.
In response to the epidemic, the Zimbabwe government has raised 100 million US dollars to purchase the new crown vaccine, and plans to provide free vaccination for 60% of the country's population.