Pakistan stands by China: FM

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Thursday said the government, people and leadership of Pakistan stand by the Chinese people and leadership in their valiant efforts to bring the Coronavirus under control and support the measures taken by China in that regard.

The Chinese authorities have made monumental efforts to deal with Coronavirus. China has taken swift, strong and effective measures to contain the outbreak at a scale that is unprecedented in dealing with a challenge of this nature. The top Chinese leadership has been overseeing the disease control efforts.

The global community has widely appreciated China’s efforts. Director General World Health Organization, in his recent visit to China, has appreciated the seriousness with which China has handled the outbreak. Secretary General UN has also lauded China’s efforts in this regard.

“For our part, we stand ready to extend every possible assistance to our Chinese brethren to help deal with the aftermath of Coronavirus. We are also extremely thankful to the Chinese government for extending best possible assistance to Pakistani nationals in China. We have no doubt that the brotherly Chinese people will overcome this challenge with their characteristic strength and resilience,” he said.