World leaders voice support for coronavirus-hit Wuhan

CGTN

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National leaders and heads of international organizations have voiced support for China in its battle against the coronavirus outbreak, sending messages of encouragement to Wuhan in central China's Hubei Province, the epicenter of the

2019-CoV outbreak

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Latest on the outbreak: 20,000+ cases confirmed

Iran shows admiration to China

During an interview with China Media Group (CMG), Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abbas Mousavi praised the responsibilities China has taken as one of the world's major powers.

He expressed hope that the epidemic can be contained soon under the effective management and continuous efforts of the Chinese government.

"Go Wuhan! Go China," he cheered.

Myanmar: We are here with China

On Monday, the President of Myanmar U Win Myint sent a letter of condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping, grieving the loss of lives during the outbreak.

In the message, the Myanmar president expressed that China will surely overcome the difficulties at this time with the solidarity of the Chinese people, adding that his government is ready to work with China in "finding ways to overcome the outbreak."

African National Congress: We have confidence in Chinese government

The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's ruling party, also expressed confidence in the Chinese government's ability to control the spread of the virus.

"The ANC has confidence in the capacity and commitment of the Chinese government to defeat this global emergency and wish to assure the people of China that China will never walk alone."

African companies have already sent out medical supplies and other resources to China, the statement added.

Equatorial Guinea supports the Chinese people

Several officials from Equatorial Guinea including the country's Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and First Lady Constancia Mangue Nsue Okomo also voiced support for China's efforts in containing the coronavirus.