Chinese premier says China firmly supports Poland's fight against COVID-19

BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- China firmly supports Poland's fight against COVID-19 and stands ready to share experience and facilitate Poland's purchase and transport of Chinese medical supplies through commercial channels, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in a phone conversation with his Polish counterpart, Mateusz Morawiecki, on Thursday night.

Noting that both China and Poland currently face the severe test of the COVID-19 pandemic, Li said the Polish government and people once extended assistance at the crucial time of the Chinese people's battle against the outbreak.

Li expressed belief that Poland will certainly stem the spread of COVID-19 at an early date.

The Chinese government attaches great importance to the protection of the safety, health and legitimate interests of Chinese nationals overseas, and hopes that Poland will ensure the safety and living convenience of Chinese nationals in Poland, Li said.

For his part, Morawiecki appreciated China's support to Poland's anti-coronavirus efforts, saying that the quality of the medical supplies provided by China is very good.

Morawiecki expressed his hope that China will continue to offer conveniences to Poland in such fields as the purchase of medical supplies, customs clearance and transportation, and strengthen the sharing of anti-coronavirus experience with Poland.

Poland will take effective measures to ensure the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese nationals in Poland, the Polish prime minister said.