Leaders of Pakistan, Equatorial Guinea, Serbia have made positive evaluation of China's vaccine aid and expressed heartfelt thanks to the Chinese government, as Chinese vaccines shipped to many countries have arrived recently.
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has attended a launching ceremony in Pakistan of the COVID-19 vaccination drive with China-aided vaccines, and witnessed the administration of the first dose of the vaccine to a frontline healthcare worker.
The prime minister expressed heartfelt thanks to China for providing vaccine aid to Pakistan, saying that the Chinese government took the concerns of Pakistan as its own and the Chinese team have acted swiftly and effectively.
Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea Francisco Pascual Obama Asue has said that China's timely delivery of the "priceless" vaccines at a critical moment in Equatorial Guinea's fight against COVID-19 has demonstrated the profound friendship between the two countries.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has expressed great gratitude to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese side for the considerable help to Serbia.
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen has said that the Cambodian government and people sincerely thank the Chinese government, military and people for providing Cambodia with vaccine assistance.
Noting that "a good friend will come to your aid in times of need," Hun Sen has said the donation of the vaccine is another proof of the solid friendship and close cooperation between the two countries and their peoples.
Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti has thanked the Chinese government for its support to his country and thanked Chinese companies for their positive will during the negotiation process. He himself will be among the first to receive the Chinese vaccine shots.
Phankham Viphavanh, a member of the Political Bureau of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and vice president of Laos, has expressed sincere thanks to China for providing vaccine assistance at a crucial moment of Laos' fight against COVID-19, which has once again demonstrated the mutual support of the party, government and people of China to Laos.
The Chinese vaccines are safe and reliable, he has said, adding that the Lao people feel reassured and believe that the aid will bring real benefits to them.