Global support imperative to mitigate economic effects of coronavirus: COAS Bajwa.

RAWALPINDI -- Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday lauded Beijing's assistance to Pakistan for tackling the coronavirus, during a meeting with a delegation of the Chinese Army, the military's media wing said.

The Inter-Services Public Relations, in a statement, said: "A ten-member People's Liberation Army (PLA) Medical Team led by Chief of ICU Department, PLA General Hospital, Maj Gen Doctor Zhou Feihu, called on Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa."

During the interaction, matters related to COVID-19 containment, and Pakistan's "comprehensive" response against the pandemic were discussed.

"[Gen Bajwa] expressed gratitude for China's support related to immediate medical supplies and assistance, especially the...

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