Group of 77 and UN support China’s efforts in coronavirus battle
By Yang Jun from People's Daily
The Group of 77 and the United Nations expressed their full
support to China’s fight against the novel coronavirus last week during the
58th Session of the Commission on Social Development at UN headquarters in New
York.
Guyana’s UN Ambassador and Group of 77 Chair Rudolph Michael
Ten-pow, said the Group expresses its full support to the comprehensive efforts
made by the Chinese government to contain the novel coronavirus and recognizes
the country’s efforts in extending cooperation with the international
community.
The Group emphasized the importance of the international
community working together in the spirit of responsibility, transparency,
solidarity, and cooperation, and avoid the spread of discrimination, stigma,
and disinformation to control the outbreak.
The Group emphasized the role of the World Health
Organization (WHO) in global public health preparedness and response, calling
for respect toward the professional guidance offered by WHO.
H.E. Mr. Gbolié Désiré Wulfran Ipo, Chair of the 58th
Session of the Commission on Social Development (CSocD) and Ivory Coast
ambassador to the UN, expressed their appreciation and support to the
high-level political commitment and extraordinary efforts made by China in the
fight against the coronavirus and called for international solidarity and
cooperation to contain the outbreak.
UN Under-Secretary-General of Economic and Social Affairs
Liu Zhenmin said he joins the UN Secretary-General and heads of all entities in
recognizing the resilience and efforts China is making to combat this global
health challenge.
“We, in the UN system, are
prepared to offer strong support to the people and government of China in their
fight against the outbreak of the coronavirus. We are confident that they will
succeed in curbing the novel coronavirus very soon.” Liu said.
The Group of 77 is composed of 134 members. It is a
mechanism used by developing countries seeking strength through unity in the UN
and among other international organizations and has an influence on
international affairs.
A patient, previously infected with the novel coronavirus,
is discharged on Feb. 6 from the Second People’s Hospital in Fuyang, east
China’s Anhui province. Four patients were discharged from the hospital on the
same day, marking the second batch cured by the hospital. Photo by Dai Wenxue/
People’s Daily Online
Group of 77 and UN support China’s efforts in coronavirus battle
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