China sends relief assistance for quake victims

Islamabad
As a gesture of solidarity with the Pakistani brethren, the People’s Republic of China has extended humanitarian relief assistance to the Government of Pakistan to express solidarity and to mitigate sufferings of the earthquake victims.
The relief consignment mainly included tents, blankets and generators for the earthquake affected families.
On behalf of the Government of China, Ambassador Sun Weidong handed over relief consignment to Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Senator Parvez Rasheed along with NDMA Chairman Major General Asghar Nawaz at Benazir Bhutto International Airport here on Thursday.
The Chinese ambassador expressed sorrow over the destruction and loss of lives caused by the earthquake. He also appreciated the Government of Pakistan for ensuring immediate response and provision of timely relief assistance to the earthquake affectees and reiterated the resolve of his government to stand by the people of Pakistan.
Senator Parvez Rasheed thanked the Chinese ambassador for the support and response from the Chinese government for the distressed affectees of earthquake.
Talking to media he said that Pakistan and China have close and brotherly relations which are time tested and have always stood by each other in times of trial. We have shared our grief and joys. The Chinese people and the Government have once again demonstrated their compassion for the people of Pakistan and their commitment to stand alongside the Pakistani nation at a time when it was struck by a natural calamity.
NDMA Chairman Major General Asghar Nawaz also appreciated the gesture and thanked the People’s Republic of China for the humanitarian assistance rendered in hour of need.