The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) on Wednesday, June 3, received a variety of personal protective equipment from China for fighting Covid-19.

The consignment of personal protective equipment donated by China's People's Liberation Army is offloaded at Kigali International Airport on Wednesday, June 3

"The donation not only shows the profound and friendly military relations between China and Rwanda but also stands as the practice of China's vision to build a community of a shared future for mankind," he said.

"The Chinese side attaches great importance to China-Rwanda military to military ties which is an indispensable part of our bilateral relations.

I strongly believe that with strong support from China and from around the world Rwanda will overcome the pandemic at an earlier date," he added.

Gen. Jean Bosco Kazura, Rwanda's Chief of Defence Staff thanked the People's Liberation Army for the gesture, saying it is "another sign of continuing to strengthen the existing excellent relations between the two armies."