SINGAPORE — Singapore’s flag illuminated the Matterhorn — a mountain in the Swiss Alps — on Friday (April 24) in a show of solidarity during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Images of the projection were uploaded on Switzerland Tourism’s Facebook page, with an accompanying caption that read: “In the city-state Singapore, different ethnic groups live together peacefully.

“The country is well organised and clean: Similar characteristics are attributed to Switzerland. We show solidarity with the people of Singapore and send a sign of hope.”

Since March 24, light artist Gerry Hofstetter has illuminated the mountainside in Zermatt daily with flags, in solidarity with various other countries that have been hit by the coronavirus.

These countries include Thailand, South Korea, South Africa and China.

Sharing the post on his Facebook page, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong thanked the Swiss town for the “beautiful show of solidarity” in the midst of the pandemic.

He wrote: “It is quite a sight for the Singapore flag to light up the majestic Matterhorn. We have no mountains or snow on our sunny island, but we are both small nations depending on our people and wits for a living.

“We stand with Switzerland and all countries in the battle against this disease. Together, we can overcome this.”

As of April 24, Switzerland — a nation of about 8.5 million people — had recorded more than 1,300 deaths from Covid-19, with nearly 28,500 confirmed cases, the Agence-France Presse news agency reported.