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Taiwan authorities stated they are ready to play an active role in global solidarity in facing the Covid-19 pandemic, some of which was demonstrated by donating personal protective equipment to more than 80 countries, including Indonesia.

"As of the end of June this year, Taiwan has donated 51 million medical masks, 1.16 million N95 masks, 600,000 isolation gears, 35,000 thermometers, and other medical equipment to more than 80 countries, including Indonesia," Jaushieh Joseph Wu, a high official of Taiwan Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, as reported by the Taiwan Economic and Trade Office for Indonesia (TETO).

Joseph Wu said that his party is also cooperating with several countries to develop Covid-19 rapid test kits, drugs and vaccines.

Compared to other countries in Asia, Taiwan is quite successful in controlling the spread of Covid-19 thanks to the high number of active examinations and tracking of positive patients and suspects.

Covid-19 pandemic has infected people in more than 200 countries and territories. Therefore, Wu said that the world community needs to increase cooperation in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

"The international community needs to make more concerted efforts than ever before, to build a better and more sustainable future. Taiwan is ready, willing, and able to participate in this joint effort," he concluded. (RRI)