Advanced scientific cooperation and equipment shipments key to UAE Covid-19 international response

Global partnerships are needed to defeat the pandemic

The UAE has donated 6.6 tonnes of personal protective equipment to the UK. WAM Photo

Bilateral partnerships with international organisations and a series of shipments of vital supplies to countries to combat COVID-19 are at the forefront of the UAE's efforts to protect the future of human health.

UAE research centres and laboratories have begun to prepare to establish bilateral partnerships with the United Nations and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Among the nations that received assistance was United States, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Sweden and Italy. In Asia the list included China, India, South Korea, France, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

In the Americas aid was provided to Cuba and Brazil.  Other countries that received assistance included Egypt and Kazakhstan.

The initiative aims to enable participants to exchange experiences, share global best practices, and engage in research to identify treatments, vaccines, and effective screening tools while discussing measures to restore normalcy and build upon the positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for future crises.

The UAE believes that in light of COVID-19, it is necessary to prioritise the health and safety of the public as countries strengthen international cooperation to defeat the pandemic.