China extends support to India to fight Covid-19

China on Tuesday extended support to India to fight Covid-19 and urged Delhi not to stigmatise China in the name of virus

During a phone call on Tuesday with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, State Councilor and FM Wang Yi expressed sympathy and solidarity with India in fight against COVID-19.

“China is ready to share our experience, provide assistance within our capacity and open its channel for procurement to India,” Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong tweeted following the phone call.


“Wang Yi said we are confident that India can handle and win the battle against COVID-19. China and India should support each other, and jointly safeguard global public health. Dr. Jaishankar thanked China for its sympathy message and assistance of medical materials to India,” Sun informed

“Wang Yi said it’s not acceptable and detrimental to international cooperation to label the virus and stigmatise China, hope India oppose such narrow mindset. Dr. Jaishankar agreed not to label the virus and the international community should send strong signal of solidarity.”