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China assures Nepal of support against coronavirus fears



KATHMANDU: China has assured Nepal of necessary support or aid to fight the probability of coronavirus being spread in Nepal.

In a letter written to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu asked it Nepal needed any support from China, sources have claimed.

The letter mentions if Nepal wants any support and aid, including a medical team, masks or other medical supplies.

It should be noted that the coronavirus initially originated in China.

Likewise, the letter has also said China is eager to send tourists to Nepal once the country is free from coronavirus fears.

It has also assured of expediting the infrastructure development projects in Nepal that have been affected due to coronavirus fear.

Publish Date : 17 March 2020 21:46 PM

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