Beijing: China, which is organizing a meeting of foreign ministers of some countries of South Asia to deal with the situation of Covid-19, said on Tuesday that this program to be done in a digital way. Open to all countries of the region including India. Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China has invited Pakistan, Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh for Foreign Minister level talks.
India, Maldives and Bhutan are absent from the meeting. When asked why India was not invited to the meeting, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said in a press conference that “China adheres to the spirit of openness and inclusiveness.” He said, “This meeting is open to all countries of South Asia including India. We welcome the participation of all countries. “
Asked about China’s offer of help to India facing the epidemic, Wang said, “China had already expressed a desire to provide assistance to India.” “We are pushing Chinese companies to meet India’s demand for providing oxygen concentrators and other essential medical supplies,” he said. We are ready to work with India on cooperation in various ways. We are sure that India will eradicate this virus. “
