Hisham: Malaysia has priority recipient status for Chinese Covid-19 vaccine (updated)


Hishammuddin (right) welcomes Wang Yi before the bilateral meeting between the two foreign ministers on Oct 13,2020. - Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has been given priority recipient status for a Chinese-produced Covid-19 vaccine once it is developed, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

The Foreign Minister said the country appreciated China's commitment to prioritise Malaysia for any Covid-19 vaccine.

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