Chinese Premier calls for joint efforts against COVID-19
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on April 14 emphasised strengthening the awareness of a community with a shared future for humanity and closer cooperation to clinch an early victory against COVID-19 in East Asia, according to China's Xinhua News Agency.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calls for joint efforts against COVID-19 (Photo: CCTV)
Hanoi (VNA)– Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on April 14 emphasised strengthening the awarenessof a community with a shared future for humanity and closer cooperation toclinch an early victory against COVID-19 in East Asia, according to China'sXinhua News Agency.
Li made the remarks in Beijing while attending the Special ASEAN+3 Summit withChina, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) chaired by Vietnam via video link.
As COVID-19 is spreading globally, the ASEAN 3 countries are also affected, Lisaid, noting that the virus is gravely threatening the health, safety and livesof people around the world.
Xinhua quoted the premier as saying that the ASEAN+ 3 countries have gainedvaluable experience of jointly tackling crises and put in place mechanisms forenhancing emergency preparedness.
He highlighted the importance of stronger coordination, saying that it isessential to make a collective response to the epidemic.
The Chinese leadercalled on the ASEAN+3 countries to demonstrate their positive and special rolein fighting the epidemic and revitalising the economy, and to send a message ofpartnership, solidarity and mutual assistance among East Asian countries toboost confidence in the region and beyond./.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calls for joint efforts against COVID-19 (Photo: CCTV) 
