Chinese medical supplies arrive in Equatorial Guinea to help fight COVID-19

Qi Mei (2nd R), the Chinese Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea, Salomón Nguema Owono (C), the State Minister of Health and Social Welfare of Equatorial Guinea, and other government representatives of Equatorial Guinea attend the handover ceremony of medical supplies donated by the Chinese government at Malabo International Airport on April 15. [Photo/CIDCA]

The medical supplies donated by the Chinese government to Equatorial Guinea to assist in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Equatorial Guinea on April 15.

Qi Mei, the Chinese Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea, Salomón Nguema Owono, the State Minister of Health and Social Welfare of Equatorial Guinea, and other government representatives of Equatorial Guinea attended the handover ceremony at Malabo International Airport.

Qi Mei and Salomón Nguema Owono sign a certificate of handover between the two countries. [Photo/CIDCA]

Qi said that China and Equatorial Guinea are good partners and brothers in difficulties. The materials that arrived today reflect the deep friendship between the governments and peoples of China and Equatorial Guinea, and are a true reflection of the traditional friendship between the two countries over the 50 years of diplomatic relations.

The medical supplies donated by the Chinese government to Equatorial Guinea to assist in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic arrive in Equatorial Guinea on April 15. [Photo/CIDCA]

Since the first confirmed case appeared in Equatorial Guinea, China has been providing support and assistance to Equatorial Guinea in the fight against the pandemic in accordance with the concept of a community of shared future for mankind, and the spirit of South-South cooperation.

The medical supplies donated by the Chinese government to Equatorial Guinea to assist in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic arrive in Equatorial Guinea on April 15. [Photo/CIDCA]

China will not forget the support of Equatorial Guinea in China's fight against the pandemic at the beginning of the outbreak. The virus is a common enemy of humanity regardless of borders, race or ideology, and the fight against the pandemic requires the solidarity and collaboration of all nations.

Qi Mei is interviewed by media from Equatorial Guinea. [Photo/CIDCA]

China will continue to stand with Equatorial Guinea and join hands to fight the pandemic. Qi said that China is confident that thanks to the excellent work of the government and people of Equatorial Guinea and the joint efforts of the international community, Equatorial Guinea will be able to withstand the pandemic and achieve a final victory of the fight.

On behalf of the government of Equatorial Guinea, Nguema thanked China for its support and assistance and expressed appreciation for China's efforts and achievements in combating the pandemic.

Nguema said that the medical supplies would provide strong support to Equatorial Guinea in face of the challenges of the pandemic and alleviate the country’s shortage of medical supplies.

At present, the COVID-19 pandemic is still at risk of spreading, posing a considerable threat to people's lives, health and public health security. Equatorial Guinea will learn from China's experience in combating the pandemic and strengthen cooperation with China and the international community in order to achieve an early victory.

During the handover ceremony, Qi and Nguema signed a certificate of handover between the two countries.

The medical supplies include N95 masks, general medical masks, medical protective clothing, gloves, shoe covers, goggles and forehead temperature guns.

After the ceremony, Qi was interviewed by media from Equatorial Guinea.