On March 2nd, the COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Chinese government to the Guyanese government, via Alibaba cold chain transportation, arrived in Georgetown, capital of Guyana. Mr. Chen Xilai, Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Guyana and Honorable Frank Anthony, Minister of Health of Guyana went to Cheddi Jagan International Airport to witness the arrival of the vaccines and signed the transfer certificate on behalf of the two governments.

At the handover ceremony, Minister Anthony, on behalf of the President of Guyana, H.E. Irfaan Ali, Guyanese government and people, expressed his gratitude to China for the generous donation. He said that this is the first batch of vaccines directly coming to Guyana. It came in a timely manner and will be used immediately for front-line medical workers to help fight against the pandemic. This batch of vaccines was produced by China National Pharmaceutical Group Corp, and is one of the best vaccines in the world and is extremely effective. Minister Anthony also said that since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana, China has been providing support and assistance to Guyana. This vaccine donation is another example of the cooperation between Guyana and China in the fight against the pandemic.

In his speech, Mr. Chen Xilai, Chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy, said that China and Guyana have watched out for each other and cooperated closely during the pandemic. The donation of vaccines by China to Guyana has written a new chapter for China-Guyana cooperation. This donation is another example of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s solemn commitment to make China’s vaccines global public good and contribute to the realization of the vaccine's accessibility and affordability in developing countries. He is confident that Guyana can win the war against the pandemic, and that the friendship between China and Guyana will be stronger and deeper.