City
Epaper

Japan, China hope to lift coronavirus travel ban soon

By ANI | Published: July 29, 2020 7:18 PM

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday talked about outlooks for easing travel curbs imposed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Open in App

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday talked about outlooks for easing travel curbs imposed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

"Both ministers have confirmed they will make adjustments to allow the resumption of travel as soon as possible," the Japanese Foreign Ministry said in a press release.

They also agreed to continue sharing information on the coronavirus epidemic in a transparent manner.

Japan has banned entry to nationals from 146 countries and territories affected by the outbreak but has been weighing to ease the restrictions for some nations in a bid to salvage the economy. (Sputnik/)

( With inputs from ANI )

Tags: Wang YiToshimitsu MotegiJapanese Foreign Ministry
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalEAM S Jaishankar and Chinese FM Wang Yi Engage in Brief Interaction on Sidelines of Munich Security Conference 2024 (Watch Video)

InternationalOngoing upheaval in Pakistan unlikely to destabilise military ties with China: Report

InternationalChina seeking to invest in gas, oil sectors in Afghanistan: Taliban

InternationalChina: House Church Pastor Wan Changchun arrested in Yunnan

InternationalChina says it "hopes" Germany will support its "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan

International Realted Stories

InternationalIsrael invests hundred of millions for expanding recycling

International12-truck UAE aid convoy enters Gaza Strip as part of 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'

InternationalUAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed meets Israeli leader of opposition Yair Lapid

InternationalPakistan: PTI leader Ali Zafar says Imran Khan-led govt was ousted 'constitutionally'

InternationalUAE National Pavilion displays latest defence technologies at Asia Defence Services Exhibition 2024