China and Latin American and Caribbean countries will hold a video conference on COVID-19 next Tuesday, March 24. Officials from the Chinese Foreign Ministry and National Health Commission and experts in the areas of disease control, clinical treatment, civil aviation, customs and community-based quarantine will share information and experience with their counterparts from Latin American and Caribbean countries.

Since the outbreak, in an open, transparent and responsible way, China has been sharing information and latest developments with the WHO and the international community, and cooperating with other countries and regions. The governments and people of Latin American and Caribbean countries have expressed their support and offered us assistance. We thank them for that.

The pandemic is now spreading across the world. It is essential for all countries to strengthen communication and coordination and step up international cooperation in prevention and control. We pay great attention to the challenges facing Latin American and Caribbean countries. Upholding the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, we will continue helping countries in that region to the best of our capability. China will continue working with other countries to address the challenges and defend regional and global public health security.