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Qatar Airways Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

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A special flight operated by Qatar Airways has delivered almost nine tonnes of humanitarian aid from Qatar to Ukraine to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The aid, consisting of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, was delivered to Boryspil International Airport on May 26, where it was met by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ukraine Hadi Al-Hajri. The gesture is seen as a manifestation of friendship between the two countries, with Ukraine appreciating the decision of the Emir of Qatar. The humanitarian aid was made possible through agreements reached during phone conversations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Emir of Qatar, as well as between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar.

Key Takeaways:

  • The humanitarian aid, weighing almost nine tonnes, contained personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, including medical gowns, glasses, masks, respirators, gloves, face shields, and overalls.
  • The aid was delivered to Boryspil International Airport on May 26, where it was received by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ukraine Hadi Al-Hajri.
  • The delivery of humanitarian aid was a result of agreements reached during phone conversations between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on May 6.
  • A separate agreement was also reached between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on May 7.
  • The Emir of Qatar's decision to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine was described by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba as a manifestation of friendship and a sign of appreciating the potential of bilateral relations between the two countries.

Statistics:

  • Almost nine tonnes of humanitarian aid were delivered to Ukraine by Qatar Airways.
  • The aid consisted of personal protective equipment, including medical gowns, glasses, masks, respirators, gloves, face shields, and overalls.

Sources:

  • Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service
  • Agreements between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

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