Abu Dhabi, May 27 (BNA): The United Arab Emirates today sent an aid plane containing 10 metric tons of medical supplies to the Republic of Tajikistan to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The aid will assist approximately 10,000 medical professionals as they work to contain the virus, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

"Striving for a healthier and more secure world is a priority of the UAE, which has dedicated immense resources to advancing the global fight against COVID-19 since the start of the crisis." Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Non-Resident Ambassador to Tajikistan, said commenting on the aid delivery.

"With today’s delivery of critical aid to Tajikistan, the UAE is affirming that it will build upon its bonds of partnership with other nations to help them fight this virus at every turn," he added.

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