Chinese Ambassador Zhang Xiao on Friday spoke with Kazakh Health Minister Aleksey Tsoy where they laud bilateral cooperation in the COVID-19 crisis.

According to an official release by the Chinese Embassy in Kazakhstan, the two officials spoke highly of the China-Kazakhstan permanent comprehensive strategic partnership and agreed that the bilateral cooperation has brought tangible benefits to both Chinese and Kazakh people.

Tsoy thanked China for its strong support in the anti-epidemic work, noting that China's medical aid teams and assistance materials have played an important role in fighting the virus.

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Ambassador Zhang said that China firmly supports Kazakhstan in COVID-19 fight, adding that he hopes Kazakhstan can protect the health and safety of Chinese people in the country.

Zhang said he believed Chinese citizens will continue to abide by epidemic prevention requirements of Kazakhstan, observe good self-protection, and ensure personal safety.