Kyrgyzstan appreciates China's efforts, support in combating COVID-19

The Kyrgyz government thanked China for its humanitarian assistance and support in the fight against COVID-19, the press service of the Kyrgyz government said Saturday.

The government of Kyrgyzstan appreciates China's contributions and efforts in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, and expresses gratitude for the humanitarian assistance and support it has provided in difficult times, the report said.

Earlier, the Kyrgyz government had asked China to provide humanitarian assistance to Kyrgyzstan in the form of test systems and reagents, personal protective equipment for medical personnel, as well as sanitary and disinfection means.

The Kyrgyz side also asked China to send medical experts to exchange experience in the fight against COVID-19.

Kyrgyzstan has received humanitarian assistance from China on Wednesday to combat COVID-19 in the form of 10,000 KN94 masks, 200,000 surgical masks, as well as 1,000 protection suits for medical workers.

To date, 58 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, according to the country's ministry of health.