Head of the State Council in China, Premier Li Keqiang, affirmed that his government gives great importance to develop relations with Syria and it is keen on offering assistance to Syria to combat novel coronavirus and improve livelihood of the Syrians.

Keqiang, in a message sent to Prime Minister, Hussein Arnous, said that China and Syria are linked by traditional friendly relations and both countries have exchanged understanding and support on issues related to main interests.

He expressed Chinese government readiness to exert common efforts with the Syrian government to consolidate the traditional friendship between the two countries and push cooperation forwards, wishing Syria and its people prosperity and security.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)