Phnom Penh (VNA) – Vietnamese giant Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) on April 26 presented medical equipment against COVID-19 to Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
The supplies worth nearly 50,000 USD include 150,000 face masks, 3,500 bottles of antiseptic solution, 35,000 pairs of medical gloves, and 2,000 pieces of preventive gear.
HAGL Group started investment in Cambodia in 2007 and since then received strong support from the host country.
The donation aims to help the Cambodian government and people prevent the pandemic.
Nghin Chhay , director general of the Cambodian ministry’s General Directorate of Agriculture, thanked the group for its donation and pledged to make effective uses of these medical supplies.
He said the supplies will be transferred to hospitals and medical centres across the country, as well as remote areas to support low-income people./.