Lucia Pasqualini, consul general of Italy in Guangzhou

Phobias and fears themselves are like a disease spread by the internet and social media. I am staying here, and I feel safe and confident that China will contain the virus. China is going to overcome this very difficult situation.

Lucia Pasqualini, consul general of Italy in Guangzhou. [Photo by Yuan Zixiang/Nanfang Plus]

Martin Alvez, consul general of Uruguay in Guangzhou

The coronavirus outbreak is one of the diseases or viruses in the world. This is not a problem of just China, but a problem that has happened worldwide. Uruguay will not impose migration restrictions, trade restrictions or any other restrictions on China. Our borders are open as usual.

Martin Alvez, consul general of Uruguay in Guangzhou. [Photo by Yuan Zixiang/Nanfang Plus]

Khalil Shirgholami, consul general of Iran in Guangzhou 

This is not a challenge only for China, but for the whole world. All of us must take responsibility and adopt good measures together to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Khalil Shirgholami, consul general of Iran in Guangzhou. [Photo by Yuan Zixiang/gdfao.gov.cn]

Teferi Melesse Desta, consul general of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Discrimination towards and restrictions of China and its people are unfair. Some people are expressing negative reactions due to a lack of information or different underlying motives. This is a time for us to stand closely with the Chinese people.

Teferi Melesse Desta, consul general of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. [Photo by Yuan Zixiang/gdfao.gov.cn]