Uzbekistan supplied Kuwait 2.2 million masks worth ўа US$ 450 thousand on a special cargo plane from the Navoi Free Economic Zone airport, Uztekstilsanoat Association said.
The delivery of the first batch of medical masks was realized within the framework of a $ 10 million contract signed between the Kuwaiti company Fursan Al Khaleej and LLC Yengilsanoatsavdo under the Uztekstilprom Association.
The masks were ordered of the Ministry of the Interior of Kuwait. Some of them will be transferred to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health.
The President of Fursan Al Khaleej emphasized that the export of masks was initiated and actively supported by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Kuwait.
“Before deciding on the organization of imports, we carefully studied the products of various countries, including China. As a result of our research, we opted for Uzbek products, which, first of all, suit us with their quality. Currently, we have begun finalizing the next order for medical supplies - masks, overalls, gloves and other protective equipment from Uzbekistan,” he noted.
