Adding to the list of countries it has been supporting throughout the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Qatar provided medical assistance to Kyrgyzstan to help the country limit the spread of COVID-19.

The medical aid shipment that included ventilators was provided by Qatar Charity.

The Kyrgyz Deputy Health Minister received the shipment in the presence of a representative from the Foreign Ministry of Kyrgyzstan, and Qatar's acting charge d'affaires to Kyrgyzstan Jassim Saleh Al Jaber.

The Kyrgyz minister expressed his gratitude to Qatar for reaching out to help his country with the medical aid.

Qatar presented medical aid to the Kyrgyz Republic in support of its efforts to contain COVID-19. The shipment, provided by Qatar Charity, included ventilators, and was received by Deputy Health Minister as a representative of Kyrgyz government. #QNA pic.twitter.com/puyOxU7wIQ

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At least 420 oxygen delivery devices were part of the shipment and are meant to play a life-saving role in the treatment of patients with COVID-19.

The acting charge d'affaires pointed out that the initiative aims to support the medical sector in Kyrgyzstan to face the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to further consolidating bilateral ties between the two nations.

The support reflects Qatar's contribution to international efforts to tackle the infectious disease, which poses a common threat to all countries in the world.

Since the start of the pandemic, Qatar has been stressing the need for international solidarity and combined efforts to overcome the challenge.

Upon the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the country has generously given medical as well as financial aid to nations deeply impacted by the virus.

In the last five months, Qatar has come to the aid of more than 22 countries including Paraguay, China, Iran, Italy, Lebanon, Nepal, Palestine, among others.

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