Vietnam, Thailand enhance collaboration in health amidst COVID-19

Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul spoke highly of the close cooperation with Vietnam, especially in health, during his meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador Phan Chi Thanh on September 27.
Vietnam, Thailand enhance collaboration in health amidst COVID-19 ảnh 1Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul (R) and Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh (Photo: VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister ofThailand Anutin Charnvirakul spoke highly of the close cooperation with Vietnam,especially in health, during his meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador Phan ChiThanh on September 27.

He told the guest that Thailand has achieved initial successin curbing the pandemic, reflected through decreases in the numbers ofinfections, patients in critical conditions, and fatalities.

He suggested the two countries continue sharing experiencein pandemic prevention and control, and providing each other with medicalequipment and supplies.

The Thai Government will expand vaccinations againstCOVID-19 for foreigners living and working in the country, including those fromVietnam, and at the same time create favourable conditions for AstraZenecawhose factory is located in the country to maximise capacity and hand overvaccine to other countries, including Vietnam.

Vietnam, Thailand enhance collaboration in health amidst COVID-19 ảnh 2Meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh (Photo: VNA)
Ambassador Thanh affirmed the embassy is actively working withthe two countries’ authorised agencies to discuss measures to loosen socialdistancing safely.

He thanked the Thai Government for supporting Vietnam in thefight against the pandemic, vaccinating Vietnamese diplomats and citizens, andcreating favourable conditions for Vietnamese citizens stranded in the countryto extend visas.

He proposed the two Health Ministries maintain cooperation,exchange the recognition of “vaccine passports”, agree on entry-exitregulations and quarantine period for citizens who get full two shots ofvaccine, and soon set up travel corridors between major cities and touristattractions to boost economic recovery./.
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