Chinese Premier Li Keqiang promises assistance for coronavirus-affected countries

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday vowed to provide assistance to countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance exchanges during separate phone talks with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar and Algerian Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad.

The number of coronavirus cases has surpassed 800,000 worldwide with over 39,000 deaths reported. Ireland recorded 2,910 cases and 54 deaths while Algeria confirmed 584 cases and 35 deaths.

Premier Li expressed sympathy for the suffering of the two countries. He assured the two leaders that China will continue to provide assistance within its capacity to other countries and regions affected by the pandemic.

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