Government seeks Chinese support for purchase of medical supplies

Kathmandu - Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has requested for Government of China's cooperation and facilitation for the purchase of essential medicines and medical equipment on G-to-G basis. Minister Gyawali made this request in the telephone conversation he held with State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Mr Wang Yi, on Monday evening.

Foreign Minister Yi assured of China's cooperation and necessary facilitation for the purchase of medicines and medical equipment to Nepal. The two foreign ministers shared views on the ongoing measures taken by their respective governments in the fight against COVID-19. Foreign Minister Gyawali appreciated China's resolute efforts in containing and controlling the coronavirus pandemic in China and in supporting the countries in need in their fight against the pandemic.