ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates sent Monday seven tonnes of medical supplies to Armenia as part of its ongoing international humanitarian efforts to help countries fight the coronavirus pandemic.

The medical supplies will cover 7,000 medical professionals combatting the COVID-19 outbreak.

UAE Ambassador to Armenia Mohammed Issa Al Qattam Al Zaabi said that “the UAE is honoured to carry out its commitments to aiding other nations in their respective fights against COVID-19.”

“The leadership and people of the UAE stand in solidarity with all those working together to put an end to this crisis, recognising that the international community can only defeat COVID-19 while unified in action and intention,” said Al Zaabi.

The UAE has so far sent over 314 tonnes of aid to more than 27 countries, including Iran and Syria.