Kathmandu. President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping spoke with President Bidhya Devi Bhandari by phone, on the evening of 27 April.
President Xi Jinping said that facing the sudden attack of COVID-19, the Chinese people have taken effective measures in line with China’s national conditions, and thanks to their strenuous efforts which made them emerge from the most challenging time.
President Xi also shared that they are yet remained soberly aware of the situation and are well prepared for responding to changes in the external environment for a long time to come.
“While making all-out efforts to ensure sound disease control and prevention, we are proactively restoring normalcy in economic and social development. We have every confidence that China’s economic fundamentals underpinning long-term growth remain solid,” President Xi said.
President Xi stressed that at the most demanding stage of China’s fight against COVID-19, the Nepalese government and people gave firm support to China, demonstrating the deep friendship of the Nepalese people toward the Chinese people. China has been following the COVID-19 situation in Nepal and will continue to firmly support Nepal in battling the disease. The health institutions of the two countries may strengthen exchanges and cooperation.
President Xi stressed that given the unprecedented challenges brought by COVID-19, the international community, more than ever before, should stay committed to solidarity and cooperation, and uphold multilateralism and international justice. Guided by the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, China will actively engage in international cooperation against the virus, and support the World Health Organization in playing its leading role.
President Bhandari commended that under the able leadership of President Xi, the Chinese government has contained the spread of the virus at home through timely, decisive and effective response measures, and actively facilitated and enhanced international cooperation against the disease. Nepal applauds what China has done, and believes that China’s experience will boost other countries’ confidence in prevailing over the virus.
President Bhandari mentioned that the Nepalese people still cherish fond memories of President Xi’s successful state visit to Nepal last year, a visit that has ushered in a new era for China-Nepal relations. She extended Nepal’s deep appreciation for the much needed medical supplies from China and stressed its commitment to step up cooperation with China in the cross-border railway and other areas.
