Original title: (Fighting New Crown Pneumonia) Wang Yi: China-Italy friendship will get new development in the fight against epidemics
China News Agency, Beijing, March 10th. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had an appointment with Italian Foreign Minister Dimayo on the phone on the 10th.
Di Mayo introduced the latest situation of Italy's new crown pneumonia epidemic prevention and thanked China for its condolences and support. It believed that this fully reflects the traditional friendship between the peoples of the two countries. Di Mayo said that the current situation of the epidemic in Italy is very serious, and the Italian government is paying close attention to and learning from China's successful experience in fighting the epidemic, and taking effective measures to prevent the spread of the epidemic. The Italian side is facing a shortage of medical supplies and equipment, and the Chinese side hopes to help solve the urgent need. The overseas Chinese in Italy played an active role in fighting the epidemic, and the Italian side will continue to take full care of their health and safety.
Wang Yi said that as a good friend and comprehensive strategic partner of Italy, China fully understands the challenges facing Italy and expresses its condolences and support to Italy again. The epidemic has no borders and is the common enemy of mankind. It needs the international community to respond unitedly. China has always adhered to the concept of a community of shared future for mankind. We must fully protect the health and safety of the Chinese people and also contribute to the cause of global public health and safety. A few days ago, China donated money to the World Health Organization for international cooperation in fighting the epidemic, and it is also providing assistance within its capabilities to countries with severe epidemics or weak medical conditions.
Wang Yi said that we will not forget that Italy gave China valuable support during the most difficult time for China to fight the epidemic. Now we also want to stand firmly with the Italian people. Although China still has a large demand for medical supplies, we will overcome difficulties, provide medical supplies such as masks to the Italian side, and step up efforts to export urgently needed materials and equipment to Italy. If the Italian side needs it, China is also willing to send a medical team to Italy to help fight the epidemic. The friendly provinces and cities of China and Italy and some enterprises will also provide support and assistance to Italy. I believe that in the fight against the epidemic, the relationship between the two countries will be further deepened and the friendship between the two peoples will be further sublimated. I thank Italy for attaching great importance to the health and safety of Chinese citizens traveling to Italy, and hope that Italy will continue to provide them with the necessary support and assistance. We will be able to work together to finally overcome the epidemic! (Finish)