Ambassadors of Russia, Chile praise Vietnam’s efforts, experience in fighting COVID-19
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ambassadors of Russia and Chile have spoken highly of Vietnam’s experience and effective model in fighting the COVID-19 epidemic, as the country has not recorded any new infection since April 17 and 84 percent of the infected cases have recovered without any death.
Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov noted the motto “fighting epidemic like
fighting an enemy” of Vietnam, and stressed that the unanimity and support of
the people, the observance of prevention measures, and enhanced sense of
responsibility have produced good outcomes and the proud achievement at
present.
Vietnam has put the epidemic under control thanks to concerted and uniform measures taken by from central to grassroots levels, he said.
The diplomat underlined the work of the “soldiers in white blouse”
in the medical sector, as well as other forces in detecting, quarantining, localizing,
stamping out outbreaks and treating infection cases, and preventing the spread
of the epidemic in the community.
He expressed the hope that Russia and Vietnam would continue pushing ahead with
mutual support in the fight against the COVID-19.
Besides the anti-pandemic combat, the Russian Ambassador
appreciated Vietnam’s performance of international missions in the role of
Chair of ASEAN in 2020 and a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in
2020-2021 tenure.
Chilean Ambassador Jaime Chomali said Vietnam has recorded no new infections
over the past days, which showed that its efforts had produced persuasive
outcomes. Therefore, the Chilean Embassy has studied Vietnam’s experience in
COVID-19 prevention and control in order to report to its government.
“The strict quarantine and monitoring of infected or suspected
cases, and mass testing are among factors behind Vietnam’s success,” he said.
He also suggested that in the context of “borderless” epidemic
at present, Chile and Vietnam should maintain an open trade flow. He also
expressed a belief that Vietnam would see a more rapid and earlier economic
recovery than other regional countries next year./.