Chinese amb. to Egypt lauds Egyptian support to Chinese in combating coronavirus

BEIJING, March 3 (MENA) - Chinese Ambassador in Cairo Liao Liqiang asserted that China and Egypt are partners and true friends, lauding Egypt's support to Chinese efforts to combat COVID-19.

This came in an article published in China Daily newspaper where Liao said that Egypt fully supported and helped China in its fight against this disease.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli directed local companies to produce face masks and determine the supplies needed in China.

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that Egypt is siding with China to combat coronavirus.

Health Ministe Hala Zayed said that China has taken strong measures to treat the patients.