China announced, on Monday (29), a new round of emergency assistance to Venezuela after two earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 7 that hit the country on Wednesday (24) and left around 1,500 dead, in addition to the collapse of 189 buildings and damage to hundreds of other structures.
The information was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, during a press conference, in response to a question from the Brazil in fact.
According to the spokesperson, “the Chinese government has decided to provide Venezuela with an additional 100 million yuan in emergency supplies for earthquake relief and reconstruction,” in addition to previous financial assistance already granted to the country. The resources will be allocated to relief operations and reconstruction after the disaster, and are equivalent to around R$70 million.
Guo further stated that “these supplies will be delivered to Venezuela as quickly as possible.”
In addition to sending material aid, China reported that it also made satellite images of the affected areas available, with the aim of supporting disaster response work and facilitating rescue operations.
The spokesperson added that companies with Chinese capital and Chinese communities in Venezuela “voluntarily provided construction machinery and medical supplies urgently needed for the rescue” and formed search and rescue teams.
Message from Xi Jinping to Delcy Rodríguez
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that “China is closely following updates on the earthquake disaster in Venezuela. President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez.”
In the message, Xi Jinping expressed condolences to the earthquake victims and solidarity with the Venezuelan government and people. According to the published text, the Chinese president stated: “Upon learning that the strong earthquakes caused heavy casualties and great material losses, I express, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, deep regret for the victims and sincere condolences to the bereaved families and those injured.”
He further added that China “is willing to provide assistance to Venezuela in disaster relief and reconstruction,” and said he has confidence in the country’s ability to overcome the crisis: “Under the leadership of the Venezuelan government, the Venezuelan people will certainly overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes.”
Since the first day after the earthquakes that hit Venezuela, China has expressed condolences to the Venezuelan government and people, in addition to closely monitoring developments in the situation and reinforcing its willingness to provide humanitarian support.
In a press conference on Thursday (25), in response to a question from Brazil in factChinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that he “took note of the reports about the earthquake in Venezuela” and that he “expresses his sincere condolences to the Venezuelan government and the affected people.”
According to him, China expressed condolences to the victims and those impacted by the disaster. “The Chinese side is willing to provide assistance within its capabilities, in an appropriate manner, according to Venezuela’s needs.”
He reiterated Beijing’s willingness to offer support according to the needs presented by Caracas. This position was reinforced on Friday (26), when the spokesperson highlighted his condolences for the victims and the damage, and added that the “gesture was appreciated by the Venezuelan authorities”.
“The government of China and the Chinese Red Cross Society will each provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Venezuela,” he said, confirming the sending of emergency humanitarian assistance, and reinforcing the willingness “to offer additional support according to the magnitude of the disaster.”
China’s demonstrations consolidate its commitment to humanitarian support and cooperation with Venezuela after the earthquakes.
Source: www.brasildefato.com.br
