INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, JUNE 19
Minister of Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali participated at a high-level video conference on ‘Belt and Road
International Cooperation: Combating COVID-19 with Solidarity& chaired by Wang Yi, state councillor and foreign minister of the
PeopleRepublic of China, and delivered a statement this evening.
Minister Gyawali said support and collective efforts and cooperation from
multilateral institutions were vital in combating the COVID-19 pandemic
He stressed that World Health Organisation should be strengthened and supported with more resources and technologies to promote
international cooperation.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Gyawali appreciated the role of BRI for
high-quality development in partner countries and underscored the importance of new initiative of Health Silk Road under BRI, aimed at
facilitating trade in anti-epidemic medical supplies and enhancing co-operation in fighting infectious diseases including sharing of
experiences and expertise.
Participants of the conference emphasised the need for unity, solidarity, mutual cooperation among partner
They stressed on strengthening the role of WHO to combat the pandemic.
They also highlighted the importance of mutual support and assistance
among partner countries under Health Silk Road to address, control and overcome the pandemic
The participants of the conference also stressed on promoting cooperation under BRI and working jointly for economic recovery in
post-pandemic situation.
Foreign ministers and other ministers from 26 countries along with director general of WHO and administrator of
UNDP participated in the conference, read the release.
A version of this article appears in e-paper on June 20, 2020, of The Himalayan
Times.
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