Georgian FM: We stand with China amid outbreak of coronavirus
Georgian doctors are examining passengers as well as providing them with information on the symptoms of the virus upon arrival. Photo: Georgian Heath Ministry/Facebook
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Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani announced today that Georgia stands with China amid the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Amid the outbreak of #coronavirus, we want #China to know that Georgia stands with you and remains committed to work
— David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) February 1, 2020
together in a spirit of cooperation to contain the spread of the deadly virus. This is the time for support and solidarity!
FM Zalkaliani also thanked Turkey for arranging a flight to evacuate Georgian citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei province, where the new coronavirus originated.
Thank you to #Turkey for arranging the flight to evacuate Georgian citizens from #Wuhan, China amid an outbreak of coronavirus. Such acts of support further reaffirm strong partnership and solidarity
— David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) February 1, 2020
between our two countries. @MevlutCavusoglu @MFATurkey
Georgia has temporarily suspended direct flights with China to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Passengers travelling from China to Georgia are also being examined.