Grateful to Trump for donating ventilators, says Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US
By Muhammad YaseenPublished On 06 Jan 2023
Washington: Pakistan’s Ambassador to United States, Asad Majeed Khan has expressed gratitude to United States President Donald Trump for donating ventilators to the people of Pakistan.
Taking to twitter, Asad Majeed shared that US had donated 200 ventilators out of which 100 have been delivered to Pakistan.
He added that both countries are collectively fighting Covid-19 threat.
“Grateful to @realDonaldTrump for donating 200 ventilators (100 delivered) and for standing with the people of Pakistan during this difficult time. COVID-19 is a global threat that our two countries are fighting together @ImranKhanPTI @WHNSC @SMQureshiPTI,” the Ambassador wrote.
Yesterday, United States’ Embassy in Pakistan confirmed through a statement that US has donated 100 ventilators to support Pakistan’s fight against Covid-19. The ventilators arrived in Karachi on July 02 and will be deployed in hospitals across Pakistan.
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“This donation delivers on President Donald Trump’s generous offer of these critically needed supplies and supports Pakistan’s urgent response to the pandemic,” the statement added.
Made in America, the ventilators are valued at about $3 million and reflect the latest in cutting-edge medical design and technology. They are compact, easily deployable, and will enable Pakistan to more effectively treat patients suffering from COVID-19.
Ambassador Paul Jones remarked, “The United States stands with Pakistan in its fight against coronavirus. These American-made ventilators will help Pakistani patients in the most acute need of medical care.”
The U.S.-Pakistan health partnership to fight coronavirus is helping to improve and expand laboratory testing, disease monitoring, case tracking, infection prevention and control, and patient care.
The United States has contributed nearly $27 million in new funding so far to this vital partnership that is growing every day. We are also thankful for Pakistan’s contribution of medical supplies to help fight coronavirus in the United States.
