China sends 2 boxes of Covid-19 medical aid to Syria

[jamahir]

You sound like no Syrian is fighting over there.

Early in the war there were some Syrians among the anti-Assad fighters, like Gen. Salim Idris and that former cosmonaut Muhammed Faris ( I don't know if he had a military role in the war ). I agree with you.

But most of the anti-Assad fighters are not Syrians.

 

[xenon54 out]

Early in the war there were some Syrians among the anti-Assad fighters, like Gen. Salim Idris and that former cosmonaut Muhammed Faris ( I don't know if he had a military role in the war ). I agree with you.

But most of the anti-Assad fighters are not Syrians.

Thats bullshit, most fighters in syria are still syrians with mercenaries on booth sides.

 

[Ansu fati]

Thats bullshit, most fighters in syria are still syrians with mercenaries on booth sides.

Only last month we heard about 9K shia terrorists joining assad militias
there’s foreigners on rebels’ side but still compared to assad their number is literally irrelevant

 

[Oublious]

Theld a ceremony around 2 cardboard boxes.

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A coronavirus aid delivery from China arrived in Damascus on Wednesday after an outbreak of the disease in Syria which many fear will have a devastating impact on the country's struggling healthcare sector.

Syrian state media said on Thursday that Covid-19 testing kits arrived at Damascus International Airport. The kits will be used by doctors to help stop the spread of the coronavirus in the country.

China's ambassador to Damascus said the delivery was the first batch of medical assistance to Syria and more supplies will follow soon.

But the photo of the aid delivery left many Syrians severely disappointed with their long-time ally.

Syrian and Chinese officials, all wearing face masks, were pictured at the ceremony that marked the arrival of the supplies standing awkwardly on the tarmac around two cardboard boxes.

"China delivered medical supplies to Syria in the fight against #COVID19, and yes those two boxes were the supplies. Mask diplomacy doesn't (properly) apply to Syria," said Syria analyst Danny Makki on Twitter.

Photos shared by Syrians show workers spraying the two boxes – said to be containing test kits - with disinfectant, as officials stood by watching.

Shortly after the crew dropped the two boxes off in Damascus, the plane took off for Beirut where the rest of the cargo was delivered.

The dignitaries, which included Deputy Foreign Minister Fayssal Mikdadd and Assistant Health Minister Ahmad Khlaifawi, were then pictured at a signing ceremony for the aid package with the Chinese ambassador.

Although Syria has only reported 33 cases and two deaths from coronavirus, experts believe the disease is much more widespread in the country.

What was in the box?