The potential to set up a Sinpharm vaccine refilling plant on Sri Lankan soil is on the cards, according to a press release from the Sri Lankan Embassy in Beijing. The statement also confirmed that Sri Lanka can expect more Sinopharm doses from China in the future. Such discussions took place when Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona met with the Chairman of Sinopharm group. Mr Liu Jingzhen and the senior management of the establishment last Monday, to hand over a personal letter from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, appreciating the uninterrupted supply of the Sinopharm vaccine to Sri Lanka. Chairman Liu has confirmed that Sinopharm vaccines will continue to flow into Sri Lanka and was enthusiastic about setting up a Sinopharm vaccine refilling plant in Sri Lanka.

Source: The Nation September 09, 2021 05:15 UTC