Alvi visited Beijing on Monday and Tuesday to express Pakistan’s solidarity with China after the virus outbreak. For the people of China, the visit was the most news-worthy event besides the updates on the novel coronavirus outbreak. “We cherish the friendship between China and Pakistan that has been passing on to generations and generations,” read another one. Qian said that Alvi’s visit during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic mirrored Pakistan’s firm support of the Chinese people. Most of the remarks suggested that President Alvi’s visit sparked warm feelings for Pakistan, reflecting the close ties between the two nations throughout history.

Source: The Express Tribune March 20, 2020 02:03 UTC