China, Pakistan among countries offering help to India to fight COVID-19 | Times of Oman

China, Pakistan among countries offering help to India to fight COVID-19 | Times of Oman

New Delhi: India has been offered help in fighting its surge in COVID-19 cases by neighbours Pakistan and China, as well as a host of other countries. "I want to express our solidarity with the people of India as they battle a dangerous wave of COVID-19," said a statement from Imran Khan, Pakistan's Prime Minister. "Our prayers for a speedy recovery go to all those suffering from the pandemic in our neighbourhood and the world. We must fight this global challenge confronting humanity together." Lijian Zhao, the spokesperson of China's Foreign Ministry, also spoke in a similar vein, saying, at his regular press conference, "China expresses sincere sympathies to India over the deteriorating situation in the country recently. The Chinese government and people firmly support the Indian government and people in fighting the coronavirus. "China is ready to provide support and help according to India's need, and is in communication with the Indian side on this," he added. "We believe that the Indian people will defeat the virus at an early date." Meanwhile, the south-east Asian state of Singapore has sent four cryogenic oxygen containers. They were picked up by the Indian Air Force from Changi Airport. "We stand with