UAE provides medical aid to Bangladesh to fight Covid-19

The United Arab Emirates has provided seven metric tonnes of medical supplies to Bangladesh to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. UAE Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Talal Mohammed AL Marzouqi handed over medical aid to the Foreign Ministry officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport yesterday evening, said a press release from UAE embassy in Dhaka.

A special flight by Etihad Airways carrying the medical supplies landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital around 8:30pm. Commenting on the aid delivery from UAE, Saed Mohammed Al Muhairi, UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh, said, “The aid will assist approximately 7,000 medical professionals as they work to combat the virus.

The UAE stands ready to assist Bangladesh in fulfilling its medical requirements as it confronts Covid-19. Through the provision of this assistance, the UAE aims to facilitate the remarkable work that the country’s medical professionals are doing to fight and contain the virus’ spread.