WUHUN: A two-member special task force from Pakistan Embassy Beijing has visited Wuhan city to meet Pakistani students of different universities.
Chinese authorities allowed the officials on the request of Pakistan so the members can get first- hand information on their well- being and safety.
The task force is permanently deployed in Wuhan and coordinating with Chinese authorities. The task force would return to their homes in Beijing once the lockdown in Wuhan is lifted in its entirety and the on-ground situation is completely stabilized.
The officials visited Pakistani students in four universities. They also met administrative staff in each university to get first-hand information on the well being and needs of our students.
The officials are scheduled to the students of three other universities tomorrow to ensure that the daily needs and safety of our students in being ensured.
According to the officials, all the students in the universities visited today are safe, healthy and well looked after.
Since the first day of the lockdown of Hubei Province due to coronavirus infection, the Embassy of Pakistan has played an active role to provide the utmost facilitation to Pakistani students in Hubei Province in particular, and China in general.
The embassy maintained a close liaison with Pakistani students and the Chinese government at various tiers to provide assistance to Pakistani students.
From the first day of lockdown since 23rd January, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued instructions to relevant authorities for the safety and well-being of Pakistani students in Hubei Province and China. The State Councilor is personally monitoring the condition of Pakistani students on a daily basis.
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