AMMAN — Jordan received Thursday a shipment of
500,000 doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by China.
The initiative reflects the robustness of the historical and
strategic partnership between Jordan and China in all fields, especially in
health care, said Firas Hawari, Minister of Health during a ceremony at the
Sports City's vaccination center, in the presence of the Chinese Ambassador
Chen Chuandong.
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He said that this donation will support the national
immunization campaign, which targets citizens, residents and refugees, thanking
the Chinese envoy for his government's generous donation and support to Jordan,
most notably in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Chinese Ambassador said that the collaboration between
Jordan and China in tackling the pandemic reflects the profound friendship
between the two countries, and has boosted confidence and strengthened resolve
to defeat the virus. "The vaccination center where we are is a small
example of our joint efforts in fighting the pandemic," Chuandong said.
He highlighted that Jordan played an active role in in the
clinical trial of the Sinopharm vaccine and was among the first countries to
grant approval for its emergency use.
Chuandong said that many Jordanians have taken Sinopharm
jabs, adding that it was a "vote of confidence in the Chinese
vaccine." He also lauded the Jordanian government's efforts to curb the
spread of the virus.
Under the personal guidance of His Majesty King Abdullah II,
and with concerted efforts of all quarters of society, Jordan has made
encouraging achievements in containing the pandemic, the envoy pointed out.
"A very important aspect is the national vaccination campaign, which
builds an immune barrier and protects people's health and safety," the
ambassador said.
He also indicated that the epidemiological situation in
Jordan is under control and that economic recovery is on track and society is
going back to normal.
"I would like to express, on behalf of the Chinese
Government, our heartfelt thanks to the government of Jordan, especially the
Ministry of Health, for facilitating inoculation of Chinese nationals and
students in Jordan and treating those who contracted COVID-19," Chuandong
said.
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