Recently, Zhejiang University has sent letters to partner universities in Italy, the United States, Spain, Germany, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and other countries with severe outbreaks, conveying the confidence and determination to fight the epidemic together.

As of March 27, the presidents of the universities such as Harvard University, University of Chicago, University of California, Cornell University, Northwestern University, University of Washington, McGill University, University of Waterloo, University College London, University of Edinburgh, King's College London, University of Bristol, University of Western Australia, University of Rome, Polytechnic University of Milan, University of Wageningen, and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, wrote back for thanks in the first time, hoping to strengthen experience sharing with Zhejiang University to win the battle against the epidemic.

Lawrence S. Bacow, President of Harvard University, US

"Thank you for your care and blessings! My wife and I are in good health and hope that everything is fine in your school. The epidemic has brought us together and highlighted the friendship and humanity of the two universities."

Robert J. Zimmer, President of the University of Chicago, US

"Thank you for sharing your valuable experience. I will inform my colleagues in the medical center. A friend in need is a friend indeed. We treasure the partnership with Zhejiang University.

Gene D. Block, President of the University of California, Los Angeles, US

"Our medical center is making every effort to prepare for a new wave of patients with novel coronavirus pneumonia. Thank you very much for your advice!

Martha E. Pollack, President of Cornell University, US

"I will share the valuable experience of your medical staff with Weill Cornell Medical College. Although the future is uncertain, I believe Cornell will be more tenacious after all this."

Morton O. Schapiro, President of Northwestern University, US

"Thank you for your support. I would like to extend my sincere wishes to Zhejiang University."

Ana Mari Cauce, President of the University of Washington, US

"As always, we value the partnership with Zhejiang University. Only through international cooperation can we address this unprecedented challenge. I have shared your experience in fighting the epidemic with my colleagues in the medical college."

Suzanne Fortier, President of McGill University, Canada

"At this moment, I think of the purpose of the World Economic Forum - to improve the state of the world. It is heartening to see the members of GULF working together for it."

Feridun Hamdullahpur, President of the University of Waterloo, Canada

"We are encouraged to see that the overall epidemic in Wuhan, Hangzhou and even China has eased. This is a global crisis. Like your university, we are concerned about our partners and friends on the other side of the ocean."

Michael Arthur, President of University College London, UK

"At the moment of the epidemic, it's really timely for your university to actively share experience with us. I would like to reiterate the profound friendship with Zhejiang University and the importance of international cooperation in special times."

Peter Mathieson, President of the University of Edinburgh, UK

"Thank you for your support and help. At the moments of uncertainties, we cherish the solid friendship and partnership with our colleagues in Zhejiang University."

Edward Byrne, President of King's College London, UK

"Zhejiang University is our cherished partner. Thank you for sharing your manual about novel coronavirus pneumonia prevention and control. I believe that the documentation will also be of great benefit to our university's scientific researchers."

Hugh Brady, President of the University of Bristol, UK

"I believe that the British government will continuously take all measures to control the spread of the epidemic. As an international university with a strong foundation, we look forward to working with you to address this major challenge."

Jane den Hollander, President of the University of Western Australia, Australia

"Congratulations for your contribution to epidemic prevention and control in Wuhan and even across China, which demonstrates your outstanding leadership and the significance of the tradition of "learning and innovation" to the society."

Eugenio Gaudio, President of the University of Rome, Italy

"Thank you for your concern and support in the fight against the unprecedented infectious disease in Italy. We are learning about China's prevention and control experience in various ways, and we believe that we can deepen our understanding of the epidemic soon. "

Ferruccio Resta, President of Polytechnic Institute of Milan, Italy

"Misfortune and suffering have linked China and Italy more closely, and have also deepened the partnership between the two universities. The Polytechnic Institute of Milan will work hard to deepen cooperation with Zhejiang University."

Arthur Mol, President of Wageningen University, the Netherlands

"In the past two weeks, the epidemic has changed rapidly. The special period requires the concerted efforts of human beings. I believe that as long as we are united, the epidemic will eventually dissipate, and we will be better prepared for future challenges."

Luc Sels, President of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

"We are gratified to learn that the epidemic has been brought under control in China, and this has injected confidence into European countries and universities. I sincerely hope that everything in Hangzhou and Zhejiang University will recover as soon as possible."

More than 60 cooperative agencies in 27 countries and regions have sent letters of condolence to Zhejiang University at the critical moment of novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic prevention and control since the end of January, cheering on China and praising Zhejiang University. The agencies include University of Cambridge, University of Chicago, Cornell University, Aachen University of Technology, University of Wageningen, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, University of Sydney, and University of Tokyo.

近日，浙江大学分别向意大利、美国、西班牙、德国、法国、瑞士、英国等疫情较严重国家的合作高校发出信函，传递携手战胜疫情的信心和决心。

截至3月27日，美国哈佛大学、芝加哥大学、洛杉矶加州大学、康奈尔大学、西北大学、华盛顿大学、加拿大麦吉尔大学、滑铁卢大学、英国伦敦大学学院、爱丁堡大学、伦敦国王学院、布里斯托大学、澳大利亚西澳大学、意大利罗马大学、米兰理工大学、荷兰瓦赫宁根大学、比利时荷语鲁汶大学等高校的校长第一时间回函致谢，希望与浙大加强经验分享，共同打赢疫情防控阻击战。

美国哈佛大学校长Lawrence S. Bacow

“感谢浙大的关心与祝福！我和夫人身体状况良好，也希望贵校一切安好。疫情使我们团结一致，愈加凸显了两校的友谊和人性的力量。”

美国芝加哥大学校长Robert J. Zimmer

“感谢贵校分享宝贵经验，我也会转告医学中心的同事。患难见真情，我们倍加珍惜与浙大的合作伙伴关系。”

美国洛杉矶加州大学校长Gene D. Block

“我校医学中心正竭尽全力为收治新一波新冠肺炎患者做好准备。非常感谢浙大给我们提供建议。”

美国康奈尔大学校长Martha E. Pollack

“我会与威尔·康奈尔医学院分享贵校医疗人员的宝贵经验。尽管未来形势尚不明朗，我相信经历这一切后康奈尔将会更加坚韧。”

美国西北大学校长Morton O. Schapiro

“感谢贵校的支持，我也向浙大致以衷心的祝愿。”

美国华盛顿大学校长Ana Mari Cauce

“我们一如既往地重视和浙大的伙伴关系，只有通过国际合作，才能应对这个前所未有的挑战。我已和医学院的同事们分享了贵校的抗疫经验。”

加拿大麦吉尔大学校长Suzanne Fortier

“此时此刻，我想起了世界经济论坛的宗旨——致力于改善世界状况。看到全球大学校长论坛（GULF）的成员们为此齐心协力，令人倍感振奋。”

加拿大滑铁卢大学校长Feridun Hamdullahpur

“看到武汉、杭州乃至中国整体的疫情得到缓解，我们备受鼓舞。这是一次全球性的危机，我们同贵校一样，牵挂着身处大洋彼岸的伙伴们、朋友们。”

英国伦敦大学学院校长Michael Arthur

“疫情当前，贵校与我们积极分享经验实属雪中送炭。在此我想重申与浙大的深厚友谊，以及特殊时期开展国际合作的重要意义。”

英国爱丁堡大学校长Peter Mathieson

“感谢贵校的支持和帮助。在这些充满不确定性的时刻，我们十分珍视与浙大同仁之间坚实的友谊和伙伴关系。”

英国伦敦国王学院校长Edward Byrne

“浙大是我校珍视的合作伙伴。感谢贵校与我们分享新冠肺炎防治手册，相信这份资料对于我校科研人员来说也大有裨益。”

英国布里斯托大学校长Hugh Brady

“相信英国政府将继续采取一切措施控制疫情蔓延。作为一所扎根本土的国际化大学，我们期待与贵校合作应对这一重要挑战。”

澳大利亚西澳大学校长Jane den Hollander

“祝贺贵校在武汉乃至全国疫情防控中所作的贡献，这彰显了大学的卓越领导力以及‘学习与创新’之传统对社会的意义。”

意大利罗马大学校长Eugenio Gaudio

“感谢贵校在我国迎战前所未有的传染病时给予的关心和支持。我们正以多种方式了解中国的防控经验，相信可以很快加深对疫情的认识。”

意大利米兰理工大学校长Ferruccio Resta

“不幸与苦难将中国和意大利更加紧密地联系在一起，也加深了贵我两校的合作伙伴关系。米兰理工将努力深化与浙大的合作。”

荷兰瓦赫宁根大学校长Arthur Mol

“过去两周里，疫情瞬息万变。特殊时期需要人类凝心聚力，相信只要团结一致，疫情终将消散，我们也将会为未来挑战做好更充分的准备。”

比利时荷语鲁汶大学校长Luc Sels

“得知疫情在中国已得到控制，我们深感欣慰，这也为欧洲国家和大学注入了信心。我衷心祝愿杭州和浙大的一切能够早日恢复如常。”

1月底以来，在新冠肺炎疫情防控的紧要关头，包括英国剑桥大学、美国芝加哥大学、康奈尔大学、德国亚琛工业大学、荷兰瓦赫宁根大学、比利时荷语鲁汶大学、澳大利亚悉尼大学、日本东京大学在内的27个国家和地区的60余家合作机构陆续向浙大发来慰问信函，给中国加油、为浙大点赞。

(Executive Editor: Ye Ke)