Xi Jinping Talks with UN Secretary-General... Emphasizes Efforts and Confidence in Overcoming COVID-19

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[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Park Sun-mi] Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, expressing concerns about the global spread of COVID-19 and stating that China will actively provide support as much as possible.

According to the Communist Party's official newspaper, People's Daily, on the 13th, President Xi had a phone conversation with Secretary-General Guterres the previous night. President Xi said, "Since the outbreak of COVID-19, I am grateful that Secretary-General Guterres has extended condolences to China and given positive evaluations and support for the proactive epidemic prevention measures taken by China." He added, "As a result of these efforts, China's COVID-19 prevention situation has improved, and production and daily life order are showing signs of recovery. The Chinese people are confident that they can overcome this situation and achieve the planned economic and social development goals."

President Xi expressed concern that "the global spread of COVID-19 in various countries is worrisome," emphasizing that "China's tireless efforts in the fight against COVID-19 have made an important contribution to buying time for other countries to respond to the pandemic." He further explained, "China hopes to share epidemic prevention experiences with relevant countries and engage in joint research and development of vaccines," adding, "Currently, China is supporting countries where COVID-19 has spread."

President Xi stated, "COVID-19 has once again demonstrated that humanity is a community with a shared future," emphasizing, "In the era of globalization, such unexpected events may occur. The international community should take this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism."

In response, Secretary-General Guterres said, "I am very pleased with the decrease in new COVID-19 cases in China," adding, "China will contribute not only to its own interests but also to the interests of the world. I appreciate China's support to countries worldwide during difficult times and highly value China's sharing of COVID-19 prevention experiences and provision of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. The UN hopes to continue deepening cooperation with China in various fields and expects China to demonstrate important leadership on international issues."

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