Serbia thanks Turkey after receiving another batch of medical supplies
A cargo plane departed from the Etimesgut Military Airport in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, to carry the equipment, which includes ventilators, masks, overalls and safety goggles.
A Turkish A-400M cargo plane carrying a second batch of medical supplies arrives at the Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, Serbia on July 4, 2020.
A Turkish cargo plane carrying a second batch of medical supplies has arrived in Serbia amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The plane landed at the Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade on Saturday and was met by Turkish Ambassador to Serbia Tanju Bilgic and Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Rasim Ljajic.
The aid, consisting of 16 tons of medical supplies needed to fight Covid-19, was sent upon directives of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after a call for help from Serbia.
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"Cooperation will continue"
Receiving the aid, Ljajic expressed gratitude to Turkey for help.
“ … the plane is full of protective, medical equipment, disinfectants and other types of supplies and assistance intended for two or three cities, in other words, two or three municipalities in Serbia, “said Ljajic.
He added that in this way, excellent relations between the two countries and the two presidents are once again exposed, as well as Turkey’s care for good relationships and the people in Serbia.
Bilgic said that Turkey continues to be with Serbia in the fight against the pandemic.
“The aid we delivered today is a result of cooperation with central and local authorities. I hope that this aid will contribute to the fight against Covid-19 in the region. On this occasion, I would like to thank the Serbian authorities for their close cooperation with our country and wish everyone health,” Bilgic said.
Turkish and Serbian officials wait for a Turkish cargo plane carrying a second batch of medical supplies at the Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, Serbia on July 4, 2020.
The first set of supplies was sent on June 12.
There are over 15,500 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 298 deaths in Serbia, according to data compiled by the US’ Johns Hopkins University.
Since first appearing in China last December, the novel coronavirus has spread to at least 188 countries and regions. The US, Brazil and Russia are currently the countries hardest hit in the world.
The pandemic has killed nearly 525,500 people worldwide, with infections surpassing 11 million and recoveries over 5.88 million.
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