FM says President Alvi visits China to express solidarity with Chinese leadership and people

FM says President Alvi visits China to express solidarity with Chinese leadership and people.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says Pakistan and China have always stood by each other in difficult times.

In a statement on Wednesday, he said the visit to China aimed at expressing solidarity with the Chinese leadership and people. He said the Chinese leadership gave a detailed briefing to us about the steps it undertook to cope with the coronavirus.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said he has also telephonically contacted his Iranian counterpart and requested Iran not to send Pakistani Zaireen altogether.

The Foreign Minister said we will have to maintain balance to deal with the coronavirus as complete lockdown will create many problems. He reminded that China has dealt with the problem through a targeted approach.

He urged the media to continue its awareness campaign about Coronavirus and inform people about preventive measures.

GTV