Wang Yi: China-Italy ties to make new progress amid COVID-19 fight

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, saying bilateral friendship will be deepened amid the fight against COVID-19.

Noting the severe situation in Italy, Wang said that as a good friend and comprehensive strategic partner of Italy, China fully understands the challenges Italy is confronting.

The epidemic knows no border and is a common enemy of mankind, Wang stressed, calling for solidarity of the international community to combat the virus.