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SINGAPORE: China has donated more than half a million face masks to Singapore to help with the Government’s efforts in managing the COVID-19 situation.
On Tuesday (May 5), the Minister of State for Health, Lam Pin Min, received a donation from the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Xiaoyong, at the Ministry of Health (MS).
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According to a ministry press release, China contributed 500,000 surgical masks and 100,000 KN95 masks to the Singapore National Reserve.
“On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I express my sincere thanks to the Chinese government for this donation of masks in support of Singapore’s fight against COVID-19,” Dr. Lam said in his comments during the delivery, noting that international cooperation it was “crucial” in the fight against COVID-19.
“I am pleased that Singapore and China have been working together at all levels to stop the spread of the virus.
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“We have also been finding ways to sustainably manage public health risks while gradually restoring normalcy to our exchanges.”
He added that cooperation between the two countries spanned many sectors, including health, economic and person-to-person fields.
“We have facilitated the repatriation of each other’s citizens and have provided humanitarian assistance in times of need, with contributions from all walks of life,” he said.
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Officials on both sides have also been sharing best practices and discussing initiatives to facilitate trade, the continuous flow of essential goods and personnel, and joint research and development.
Singapore and China will mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.
The “robust” collaboration between the two countries is now a testament to the “strong friendship” between Singapore and China, he added.
“If countries can cooperate and work together, we will be in a better position to manage the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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