Islamabad: China on Thursday reiterated its willingness to continue supporting Pakistan in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, as life in the birthplace of coronavirus began to return to normal with most departments, including transport, becoming functional again.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood  Qureshi extended his wishes to the Chinese people for getting through the adversity with resilience, stressing that countries around the world were following China’s model of recovery.

Qureshi met Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing, who called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad and reviewed the latest situation arising out of the coronavirus. Yao said in the wake of the quickly spreading virus cases in Pakistan, China would continue its support for its “iron brother”.

Qureshi congratulated the Chinese Ambassador and his government for successfully dealing with the pandemic. He thanked China for the assistance in this time of need, saying that the equipment given by China would build Pakistan’s capacity to fight against the virus.
“It is most heartening to note that life in China has started to return to normal with most departments including transport becoming functional again,” he said. “China’s model of recovery is now being followed by countries all over the world.”

“Pakistan is learning from the experiences of Chinese doctors and paramedical staff, who have successfully treated their coronavirus-hit population,” the foreign minister said. He also extended his wishes to the Chinese public for getting through the adversity with resilience.