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Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on Saturday met with Myanmar's Ambassador to China Tin Maung Swe and conveyed a message of condolences from President Xi Jinping to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over the earthquake disaster that hit the country, according to an official release by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Sun Weidong stated that China and Myanmar are a community of shared future sharing weal and woe. The severe earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday caused heavy casualties and property losses, with which Chinese people deeply resonated.
President Xi Jinping extended a condolence message to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing, and mourned the earthquake victims and extended sincere condolences to the bereaved families, the injured and the people affected by the disaster. China is ready to provide assistance, and support efforts to overcome the disaster and rebuild homes at an early date, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday.
Sun also conveyed Chinese Premier Li Qiang's message of condolence to the Myanmar leader.
Sun noted that China responded swiftly and efficiently to Myanmar's disaster. Within less than 24 hours of the earthquake, China had dispatched three rescue teams to Myanmar and announced the provision of emergency humanitarian aid.
In this difficult moment, China stands resolutely with the people of Myanmar, demonstrating the meaning of a shared future through concrete action, said Sun.
Ambassador Tin Maung Swe said that the massive earthquake caused immense destruction in Myanmar, with the death toll continuing to rise. He said that true friendship is revealed in times of adversity. President Xi's message of condolence to Myanmar's leader, coupled with China's immediate assistance at Myanmar's most difficult and urgent hour - being the first to send rescue teams - has allowed the people of Myanmar to deeply feel the brotherly "Pauk-phaw" bond with China.
Myanmar, he said, will spare no effort in disaster relief and will ensure the safety of Chinese citizens, enterprises, and institutions in the country.
Global Times
