BEIJING: The Chinese foreign ministry on Monday said the country sent medical experts and supplies to Pakistan and is helping build a temporary hospital for patients affected by the coronavirus.
“Local governments, the Red Cross Society & Chinese companies also donated or are going to donate supplies to Pakistan. Our #IroncladFriendship is REAL,” a spokesperson for the ministry said in a tweet.
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In a separate Twitter statement, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan said the Chinese medical expert team that arrived in Islamabad a day earlier shared experience and knowledge for diagnosis, treatment and the way to combat COVID-19 with the Pakistani counterparts.
China in action:Chinese Medical Expert Team shared experience &
knowledge for diagnosis,treatment & the way to combat #Covid_19 with Pakistani counterpart. Very fruitful and meaningful communication #ChinaPakSolidarity @ArifAlvi @ImranKhanPTI @ForeignOfficePk @zlj517 @MFA_China pic.twitter.com/aIguhCIEZy— Chinese Emb Pakistan (@CathayPak) March 30, 2020
Earlier today, another special plane of China carrying medical supplies regarding Coronavirus pandemic arrived in Karachi.
The medical supplies included testing kits, N-95 masks and protective suits.
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