Signature of a grant agreement between the Chinese authorities and the LAF

Thursday, 28 May 2020

A grant agreement was signed this morning between the Chinese authorities and the LAF. The grant consists of 4 containers filled with special healthcare uniforms and medical supplies for the prevention against COVID-19. The agreement was signed by the Ambassador of China to Lebanon Mr. Wang Kejian and the LAF Commander General Joseph Aoun.
The Chinese Ambassador said in a brief speech that China is determined to support Lebanon and the LAF in the fight against COVID-19 and it will continue providing assistance while boosting the solid friendship between the peoples of both countries.
General Aoun expressed on the other hand his deep appreciation to the government of China, the Chinese people and the Chinese Armed Forces for this initiative which will has a clear and positive impact over the efforts invested by the LAF to protect its troops against the dangers of this pandemic. He added that this grant will also contribute to implement the general mobilization plan issued by the Lebanese government and confirmed that the LAF is looking forward to boost the relation of cooperation in a way that serves the interests of both countries.