The materials arrived in the country today Sunday June 14 as support to Rwanda by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, along with his wife Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum.

Speaking to media at the reception of the items, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana the Director General of the Rwanda Biomedical Centre said that there was the support showcases partnership among the countries of the world, which important to fight the pandemic,

"Since the pandemic has hit the whole globe, international partnership is very necessary.

Speaking on the behalf of Dubai, Sumeet Bhardwaj the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Port World (DP World) Kigali said,

"I see this as a sign of even stronger friendship between the UAE and Rwanda, and on a personal note I am grateful to his Highness Sheikh Muhammed (the Prime Minister of the UAE) along with his wife Sheikha Hind who have extended this generous support to all of us Rwandans."

Bonita Mutoni the Sales and Marketing Manager of One and Only Resorts Rwanda told media that their assistance towards the logistics of the delivery of the equipments from Dubai is aimed at supporting Rwanda to be safe again for its citizens and tourists who want to come in from outside

"We have Rwandans working at the property (One and Only), we are also a key partner with Rwanda Development Board bringing tourists to the destination.

Meanwhile, Rwanda on Saturday, June 13 reported 31 new Covid-19 confirmed cases- the highest since mid-March when the country registered her first case.

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