Nation to support virus fight in Egypt, Kyrgyzstan

President Xi Jinping pledged on Monday China's support for Egypt and Kyrgyzstan in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that the country stands ready to deepen vaccine cooperation with both nations.

Xi made the remarks in phone conversations with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Kyrgyz counterpart Sadyr Japarov.

In his talk with Sisi, Xi said China has always placed Egypt in an important position on its diplomatic agenda, and the country remains a trustworthy friend and partner of Egypt.