BEIJING: Pakistan among first countries that provided China medical supplies to fight against novel coronavirus, said Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Geng Shuang
Altogether 33 foreign governments and 4 international organizations have provided China with medical supplies. Pakistan was the among the first ones came to support its iron brother at time of need.
A total of 17 foreign governments and one international organization announced that they would offer medical supplies to China.
Geng Shuang said that friendly people in many countries, overseas Chinese firms and Chinese community including students had also provided a lot of support in various ways.
He said that China mainly relied on its own strength to tackle the epidemic, and added, “We are confident and capable of doing this.
In the meantime, we welcome and thank the international community, the developing countries in particular, for their sincere support and friendly assistance.”
With input from INP
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