New Development Bank stands ready to provide support to China in addressing the spread of coronavirus

The New Development Bank highly appreciates China’s great efforts and effective measures aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus and is ready to provide its contribution, in line with the Bank’s mandate.

The NDB is fully committed to supporting China in the time of calamity. The Bank stands ready to provide its full support, including emergency financing, and now is in the process of consultations with the Chinese Government concerning specific actions.

“We also look forward to working together and joining hands with our partners, including other multilateral development banks, in supporting the capacity of our member countries to deal with public health emergencies.” 

At this difficult time for China, the management and staff of the New Development Bank would like to express sincere and profound feelings of sympathy over the coronavirus outbreak.

Original source: NDB
Published on 11 February 2020