Zelensky, Conte discuss fight against coronavirus pandemic

“President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of the Italian Republic Giuseppe Conte. The Head of State expressed Ukraine’s sincere solidarity with the Italian people who are now undergoing difficult challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic,” the press service of the Head of State reports.

Zelensky underscored that Ukraine genuinely supported the Italian people.

“Ukraine is with you at this difficult time. I truly believe that Italy will soon overcome this crisis," the President of Ukraine noted.

Giuseppe Conte expressed gratitude for Ukraine's humanitarian assistance to Italy, which included disinfectants and a team of doctors. The interlocutors discussed practical aspects of Ukrainian doctors’ stay in the Italian region of Marche.

“I am glad that our doctors save the lives of Italians working side by side with their Italian colleagues. I hope this will help Italy bring the victory over the pandemic closer,” the President of Ukraine said.

Zelensky is convinced that the combined efforts of Ukrainian and Italian doctors in the fight against the pandemic will be a successful example of bilateral cooperation and overcoming common challenges. He stressed that the experience gained by Ukrainian doctors in Italy in the treatment of COVID-19 is very valuable for Ukraine, which also faced the outbreak of coronavirus.

As of 09:00 on April 10, Ukraine had 2,203 laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 cases, including 69 lethal cases and 61 recoveries.

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