In recognition of Fiji’s commendable work to contain COVID-19, assistance has been secured through the Consulate General of the Republic of Fiji in Shanghai.
The Government stated that the first set of assistance consisting of 20,000 COVID-19 test kits valued at FJ$187,500, donated by the David Group of Macao was handed over yesterday at the office of the Consulate General of the Republic of Fiji in Shanghai.
Fijian Consul General and Trade Commissioner Dr Yolinda Chan said apart from the test kits, assistance had also been secured in the form of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consisting of 50,000 face masks worth the value of FJD$50,00 provided through the municipal government of Guangzhou.
It said the municipal government of Jiangmen donated 20,000 masks valued at $20,000.
Both these donations are anticipated to arrive in Fiji by end of June.
Permanent Secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister Yogesh Karan said the international solidarity and global cooperation was important in overcoming the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He thanked the Fijian Consulate General of the Republic of Fiji in Shanghai for its role in facilitating the much-needed assistance for Fiji.
Fijian Consul General and Trade Commissioner Dr Chan said: “China is an important development partner. We have enjoyed over 45 years of diplomatic relations and the People’s Republic of China has assisted Fiji on many fronts over the years. The generous donation of COVID-19 medical supplies to the Fijian government is yet another demonstration of support extended to Fiji to help contain the spread of the coronavirus”.
