Zimbabwe has expressed solidarity with China following the
outbreak of the deadly Covid-19 virus and committed to assist, in a modest way,
in fighting the epidemic.
The Covid-19 virus has so far killed more than 1 000 people
in mainland China. In a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping, President
Mnangagwa acknowledged the swift response by the Chinese Government following
the outbreak.
He said he was confident that China would emerge victorious
given its capabilities in dealing with such humanitarian situations.
“My dear brother, I wish to reiterate my Government’s full
support to your endeavours in mitigating and eradicating the epidemic and stand
ready to assist in our modest way,” said President Mnangagwa.
“In addition, we take solace in the fact that 2020 being
the Year of the Rat, China will continue to prosper.
“My dear brother, Cde and friend, please accept the
assurances of my highest consideration. I wish to express my solidarity and
that of the Government and people of Zimbabwe with the Government and the
People’s Republic of China at this difficult time that your country is faced
with corona virus epidemic.
“Allow me to acknowledge with satisfaction the swift
response taken by your government to contain and eradicate the corona virus,
resulting in minimum loss of lives. I have full confidence that through your
wise leadership and your country’s capabilities in dealing with such
humanitarian situations, China will emerge out of this calamity victorious.”
President Mnangagwa said he was confident that enough
information had been disseminated to keep people well informed and updated.
“I wish to pay tribute to the dedicated workforce on the
ground who have risked their own lives to provide services and support to the
people, including our own nationals in the various affected places,” he said.
“I also wish to express our deepest condolences to you,
Your Excellency and through you, to the families who lost their loved ones as a
result of this epidemic.” Herald
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