(TAP) - The Presidency of the Republic said Thursday evening the People's Republic of China is ready to provide part of COVID-19 vaccines to Tunisia free of charge.

In a statement, the presidency stated that China's ambassador to Tunisia, Zhang Jianguo, on Thursday, expressed his country's readiness to provide 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as soon as the vaccine transportation mechanisms are available in the next few days.

On the occasion, the Presidency of the Republic extended its sincere thanks to the People's Republic of China for this willingness that reflects the continuous cooperation between the two countries.