2009-05-04 09:48:20 Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Web site posted the news phone 119
Core Tip: May 2, Mexican Foreign Minister said that China will not be infected with a virus of Mexican citizens was discriminatory practices of segregation. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called in response to the prevention and control, and safeguarding people’s health and hygiene and safety, the measures are not aimed at the Mexican citizen, is not discriminatory. This approach is purely sanitary and phytosanitary issues.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs web site reported on May 4
Q: May 2nd, Mexican Foreign Minister said that China will not be infected with a virus of Mexican citizens was discriminatory practices of segregation, the lack of scientific basis, it is difficult to accept the Mexican side. Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexican citizens to remind the Chinese side to rectify the discrimination and unjust measures, not to travel to China. What is your comment?
A: We have noticed relevant reports. April 30, a flight by Mexico AM098 China direct flights to China Mexican citizens have been diagnosed in Hong Kong, H1N1 Type A influenza virus infection. In order to prevent and control influenza A H1N1 influenza epidemic, and safeguard people’s health and health security, the Chinese side of the passengers taken the necessary measures for medical isolation. The measure was not directed against Mexican citizens, there is no discriminatory. This question is purely sanitary and phytosanitary issues. The Chinese side understands the Mexican side of their civil rights in China, with concern, I hope the Mexican side from the joint response to the epidemic of the overall situation of the Chinese side to take the necessary measures to fully understand, objective and calm to deal with this problem.
I would like to emphasize that China and Mexico are friendly nations, with Mexico, China attaches great importance to the friendly and cooperative relations. China is willing to continue to work with Mexico to strengthen cooperation to jointly cope with the epidemic.