BEIJING, February 11: China has expressed appreciation for the Pakistani Senate’s resolution that showed full solidarity and support to China’s battle with the novel coronavirus outbreak. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Geng Shuang said in Beijing on Tuesday, the resolution expressed its appreciation to China for having treated Pakistani citizens, especially students in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, with protection and comfort.
We note with high appreciation the resolution passed by the Pakistani side. China and Pakistan are iron-clad friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners with a tradition of mutual assistance, Geng Shuang.
In its resolution passed on February 10, the Senate of Pakistan expressed full solidarity and support to China in combating novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak.
The spokesperson said this resolution stands as further testament to the unwavering friendship between our two countries and peoples. It shows once again that we, as a community of a shared future, can always rely on each other in difficult times.
The resolution appreciated the Chinese government’s measures to combat the virus and protect Pakistani students in China. It also said that Pakistan would work together with China to battle the epidemic. Geng Shuang said that China stood ready to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan and other members of the international community to combat the epidemic and contribute to global public health.
With a highly responsible attitude, we will also enhance communication and coordination with Pakistan and do our best to ensure the health and safety of Pakistani nationals in China, he added.
About protection and safety of Pakistanis, Nepalese, Cambodians and other international students remaining in Wuhan, he said that the Chinese side attached great importance to the protection of the lives and physical health of citizens of all countries in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and took active and effective measures to address their legitimate concerns and demands in a timely manner.
He remarked that the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros also stressed many times that flying out in a rush, was not recommended, the best way being stay put and enhancing self-protection.-NNI
