China Pledges Continued Support for Nepal's Disaster Relief and Risk Reduction Efforts
Summary
China has pledged continued support for Nepal’s disaster relief and rescue efforts and said it will deepen cooperation on disaster risk reduction and prevention. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said the recent glacial incident was linked to long-term global warming and highlighted the need for early warning systems and scientific cooperation.
Key Points
- China said it will continue strong support for Nepal’s disaster relief and rescue operations.
- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said expert assessments linked the recent disaster to glacier instability caused by long-term global warming.
- China shared satellite images, hydrological data and early warnings with Nepal after the incident.
- The statement also pointed to deeper cooperation on climate risk, disaster prevention and a proposed Himalayan Council.
