Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday wished a speedy recovery to his US counterpart Donald Trump and first lady Melania who have tested positive for coronavirus.
President Trump revealed his diagnosis on Twitter on Friday, with leaders across the globe sending their good wishes.
"Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER! 74-year-old Trump tweeted, just weeks before the presidential polls.
In a message to Trump, Xi, 67, said that after learning President Trump and Melania have tested positive for COVID-19, he and his wife Peng Liyuan extend sympathy to them and wish them a speedy recovery, according to the media reports.
Earlier, Chinese diplomats wished a speedy recovery to the US President and his wife.
Chinese Ambassador to the US, Cui Tiankai said in a tweet: "My best wishes to President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS for a speedy and full recovery."
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said, "Saddened to learn President and the first lady of the US tested positive. Hope they both have a speedy recovery and will be fine," she tweeted.
Leaders and prominent figures from around the world on Friday sent their best wishes to Trump and his wife.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind wished Trump and the first lady a quick recovery.