Jordan receives donated vaccine doses from Sinopharm

Jordan on Sunday received a batch of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by China 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 of Amman.

"A friend in need is a friend indeed," the ambassador said, noting it was an occasion 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 has demonstrated the profound friendship between the two countries and the Chinese government's commitment to making its vaccines accessible to the world.

He reiterated that China will continue to enhance bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership with Jordan, and firmly support the country in fighting the pandemic and restoring its economy.

Hawari voiced appreciation for China's support, saying this crisis "has proven that we cannot control the disease unless we cooperate".

The minister said the Sinopharm vaccine is one of the most effective COVID-19 vaccines recognized worldwide, adding he has received the jab.

In early April, Jordan received the first batch of the vaccine from China.

Jordan commenced a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Jan 13 with the priority for vulnerable groups and frontline health workers.

Xinhua