BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping Monday made the following proposals to bring COVID-19 under control:

-- We must do everything we can for COVID-19 control and treatment;

-- The World Health Organization should lead the global response;

-- We must provide greater support for Africa;

-- We must strengthen global governance in the area of public health;

-- We must restore economic and social development;

-- We must strengthen international cooperation.

Xi made the proposals when delivering a speech at the opening of the 73rd World Health Assembly via video link.