Illustrative photo (Photo: AFP/VNA))Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam
received about 1.4 million doses of the
aided by France on November 27 and 28, bringing the total doses offered by the European
donor to more than 2 million.
The freshly received vaccine,
consisting of 400,000 doses via the bilateral diplomatic channel and nearly 1
million doses via the COVAX Facility, was the result of Vietnam’s vaccine
diplomacy efforts and of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to
France in November.
The assistance of the French
Government and people to Vietnam amid complicated developments of is of important significance. It is a vivid evidence for the strategic partnership
between the two countries and affirms their mutual cooperation and support in
pandemic prevention and control.
hopes will continue its vaccine
aid for and cooperate with Vietnam in the production and technological transfer
of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment drugs, as well as assist Vietnam regarding related medical
equipment and supplies. The sides should work together in putting forth creative collaboration measures and orientations for their early adaptation to post-pandemic
conditions and gradual recovery of socio-economic activities.
According the French Ministry for
Europe and Foreign Affairs, the country has so far donated 67 million doses of
vaccines to more than 45 countries through the COVAX Facility, becoming the
second biggest donor after the US./.
Source: VietnamPlus
