The decision by the United States to suspend its funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) will undermine international cooperation in combating COVID-19 and China is seriously concerned about this, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday. , Zhao Lijian.
As the most competent and professional international organization in the field of global public health security, WHO has played an irreplaceable role in dealing with a global public health crisis, Zhao said at a news conference, when asked to comment on the decision announced on Tuesday. fair by US President Donald Trump.
“In particular, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO, led by the director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has actively fulfilled its role and played a central role in coordinating and promoting international cooperation,” said Zhao, emphasizing that the WHO’s work was widely recognized and much appreciated by the international community.
Given the seriousness and urgency of the global pandemic situation, the U.S. decision to suspend funding will weaken WHO’s capacity and undermine international cooperation in the battle against COVID-19, the spokesman said.
“This will affect all countries in the world, including the United States and the vulnerable,” said Zhao, urging the American side to sincerely fulfill its duties and obligations and support WHO.
He said that China will continue to support WHO in major global anti-pandemic actions.
