Brazilian president: Brazil in solidarity with China in epidemic fight

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday voiced his support for China's fight against the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

On a Twitter post, Bolsonaro said that Brazil has been following China's efforts to contain the outbreak, and that his country is in solidarity with China in fighting the epidemic, which represents a challenge for everyone.

He also expressed his gratitude for the Chinese government's assistance in withdrawing Brazilian citizens from Wuhan.

Brazil's Minister of Heath, Luiz Henrique Mandetta earlier said in an interview that it's unrealistic to restrict travel between the two countries as China is Brazil’s biggest trade partner.