
Moldova received batch of 250,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine from China
Chisinau, 27 April /MOLDPRES/- Moldova received a batch of 250 thousand doses of coronavirus vaccine and complementary materials from China today. Attending the event were Speaker Zinaida Greceanii and Chinese Ambassador to Moldova Zhang Yinghong.
The batch includes 150 thousand doses of vaccine offered by the Chinese authorities free of charge and 100 thousand doses procured from budgetary funds of the Republic of Moldova, as well as complementary materials.
According to the parliament's press service, the vaccines were delivered following a request of the speaker to the head of the standing committee of the National Assembly of People's Representatives from All over China, Li Zhanshu, on 4 March.
Greceanii thanked the Chinese people for receptivity and promptness.
Zhang Yinghong voiced hope that the vaccines and complementary materials will contribute to achieving the goals of Moldova in the fight against the pandemic.
"Currently, there is a huge gap in the global supply of vaccines. As a responsible country, China will further meet commitments to promote the equitable distribution of vaccines worldwide and will continue to contribute to the availability of vaccines in developing countries, "he said.
"China has ensured the delivery of this batch of vaccines to the Republic of Moldova as soon as possible, which once again testifies to the deep friendship between the two countries and nations. China will further support Moldova in the fight against the pandemic ", he said.
President Maia Sandu welcomed vaccine donation from China. "It is encouraging that our country receives more batches of vaccine during this period, because this allows us to offer more vaccination options to citizens. We are grateful to China for this significant donation, " Maia Sandu said.
Currently, six Chinese vaccines are included in the WHO list for evaluation and approval. The vaccines received today by Moldova were produced by two different Chinese companies, of which 150 thousand donated doses are made by Sinopharm company, and another 100 thousand doses purchased from the budget are made by Sinovac company. The World Health Organization confirmed that the effectiveness of both types of vaccine meets the standards of the organization.
At present, Chinese vaccines are used in dozens of countries around the world, including Hungary, Turkey, Ukraine, Brazil etc. At the same time, China decided to provide the COVAX platform with 10 million doses of vaccine, which is considered safe and effective by WHO experts.
photo: Parliament
VIDEO // Moldovan government explains who decides, on what basis certain people are denied entry to Moldova
Model schools' network expands in Moldova, to include 90 institutions, with investments of 220 million euros
DOC // Moldovans working in Switzerland to be able to receive pensions, social guarantees
Spokesman for government describes concert held nearby exhibition dedicated to deportation victims as insult to Moldova's collective memory
VIDEO // Codrii Nature Reserve promoted through new video spot by EcoContact association of Moldova
Over 375,000 people from Transnistrian region have Moldovan citizenship
Regulations on updated tariffs for forest damages published in Moldova's Official Journal
Approved by government: Chisinau International Airport to be named after renowned departed composer Eugen Doga
Admission to Moldova's higher education institutions starts on July 21; platform for online submission of applications improved
Over 1,400 children of Moldova participate in European Excursion educational programme, second edition
Nicolae Testemitanu Medical University of Moldova starts admission for bachelor, integrated, master's studies for native citizens
Moldovan MP says parliament voted laws to stabilize economy against external shocks
Moldova, Sweden to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Moldovan parliament speaker attends opening of Alexandru Mosanu lecture room at State University of Moldova
Politicians of Moldova's Dignity and Truth Platform join team of Action and Solidarity Party for parliamentary elections
Romania reaffirms support for Moldova on all fronts
Moldovan president tells Austrian daily: if Russia takes power in Moldova, country to become base for hybrid warfare against EU
United Nations Children's Fund donates 140 laptops to strengthen primary healthcare in Moldova
INTERVIEW MOLDPRES // Moldovan parliament speaker says mandate full of challenges; leadership had to deliver more than promised
Italy third most important trading partner of Moldova in EU
Moldova first Eastern Partnership country to approve national smart specialization programme
Judicial experts from Moldova, Ukraine, Romania assemble in Chisinau to discuss strengthening judicial independence, accountability in current regional context
Documentary film on deportations from Moldova to be screened on parliament's square
Moldovan president to pay working visit to United Kingdom; Moldovans settled in UK invited to discussions
Application promoting sustainable tourism launched in Moldova