Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has thanked China for its support to stand by the people of Bangladesh during this critical time due to Covid-19 pandemic.
“As the menacing Covid-19 has now become a global issue, initiatives need to be taken to enhance international cooperation to fight the fatal disease,” he said at a video conference of Chinese medical team with the doctors of Sylhet, Chattagram and Dhaka.
He extended his “sincere thanks” to Dr. Li Wenxiu, Head of the Chinese Expert Team and other members for visiting Bangladesh.
“I believe that Bangladeshi doctors and medical technicians have immensely benefited from the experience of the Chinese team,” he said.
“In this connection, I would like to place on record our sincere appreciation to the Government of the People’s Republic of China and our Chinese brothers and sisters for taking utmost care of Bangladeshi students in Wuhan and other parts of China.
“The whole world has been passing through a critical moment since the outbreak of Covid-19 in Wuhan. China was the first victim to experience the fatality of coronavirus.
“However, China has also set up an example to the world by taking a range of prompt actions including stringent quarantine restrictions, early setting up of a taskforce, as well as construction of emergency hospitals to address the crisis.
“The success of China in combating coronavirus has made it a role model in stopping further aggravation of the situation. Bangladesh is also taking cue from the Chinese experience to contain the coronavirus outbreak,” he said.
“We are thankful to you and the people of China for the support to stand by the people of Bangladesh during this critical time of corona pandemic,” the foreign minister told those doctors.
The government of China, Ali Baba Foundation, Jack Ma Foundation and many other state-owned Chinese firms have contributed face masks, personal protective equipment, goggles, reagents for testing kits, rapid test kits as well as thermometers in substantial numbers to Bangladesh, he said.
“This is certainly a very friendly gesture of the people and the government of China. The people of Bangladesh will certainly remember this with gratitude.”
“As our Government remains deeply engaged in containing the spread of Covid-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, your support would go a long way in detection of cases as well as protection of our medical professionals,” he said.
“Bangladesh and China have continued to engage in cooperation and collaboration to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. We acknowledge with due appreciation the cooperation and assistance by the government and the people of China in this difficult moment.”
