Italian Foreign Minister: 30 million masks received overseas 22 million from China
- Author:Josie
- Source:Search Air
- Release Date:2020-04-02
On the afternoon of April 1, local time, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Di Mayo said in an inquiry in the House of Representatives that since the outbreak, Italy has received about 30 million masks from overseas, of which 22 million were from China.
Gaddi Mayo said that after the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia outbreak, Italian medical supplies and personal protective equipment were in full urgency. He communicated urgently with many foreign ministers, including China, and received a lot of assistance. He also mobilized all diplomatic forces to assist in global procurement. At present, a contract has been signed with Chinese companies to purchase 180 million masks at market prices, of which the first 7 million have arrived in Italy on March 31. If the future delivery is smooth, it will be able to meet the national demand for 90 million masks per month .
In response to the dispute over the source country of aid materials, Di Maio emphasized that in the current emergency situation, the government should quickly take practical action and do everything possible to protect the lives and health of the people. He also listed and thanked all the countries that had provided assistance to Italy.
Gaddi Mayo said that after the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia outbreak, Italian medical supplies and personal protective equipment were in full urgency. He communicated urgently with many foreign ministers, including China, and received a lot of assistance. He also mobilized all diplomatic forces to assist in global procurement. At present, a contract has been signed with Chinese companies to purchase 180 million masks at market prices, of which the first 7 million have arrived in Italy on March 31. If the future delivery is smooth, it will be able to meet the national demand for 90 million masks per month .
In response to the dispute over the source country of aid materials, Di Maio emphasized that in the current emergency situation, the government should quickly take practical action and do everything possible to protect the lives and health of the people. He also listed and thanked all the countries that had provided assistance to Italy.