The South Korean government donated another round of medical supplies worth $300,000 to the Cambodian government to support its fight against Covid-19, according to a press release by the South Korean embassy in Cambodia.

The grant package was discussed in a meeting between South Korean ambassador Park Heung-kyeong and Soeung Rathchavy, secretary of state at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Phnom Penh on May 5.

Rathchavy highly appreciated the donations, conveying gratitude to the government and people of South Korea in providing assistance to Cambodia at this critical juncture.

“As a friend and valuable partner, South Korea has helped Cambodia to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. With a strong belief that no one is safe until everyone is safe, we will continue to work together closely in solidarity to defeat the coronavirus,” Park said.

After the outbreak of Covid-19 early last year, the South Korean government donated $200,000 and test kits worth $100,000 to Cambodia in May 2020, according to the press release.

South Korea has also assisted Cambodia in the battle against the pandemic through various initiatives such as $1 million to its Covid-19 response assistance programme and support for vulnerable people in Phnom Penh, Kampong Speu, Kratie, Oddar Meanchey, Battambang and Siem Reap.

The assistance programme also extends to cooperation with the International Organisation for Migration on “Strengthen Covid-19 Response to Returning Migrants in Cambodia at Point of Entry and Quarantine Centre” in Batambang, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Siem Reap, and Prey Veng provinces, according to the press release.