BEIJING, Sep 15 (APP): China is prepared to offer disaster-relief to Libya and stands ready to help its people to overcome the difficulties and rebuild their homes, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Mao Ning said on Friday.
“The Chinese side is working around the clock to provide humanitarian assistance to Libya. We stand ready to help the Libyan people to overcome the difficulties and rebuild their home at an early date based on the needs on the ground,” she said at her regular press briefing held here at International Press Center (IPC).
Mao Ning said that the Chinese side was closely following the devastating flooding triggered by Storm Daniel, which had caused heavy casualties and property losses in eastern Libya.
“President Xi Jinping has sent a message of condolence to Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohammad Al-Manfi, extending deep condolences over the loss of lives and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured,” she added.
President Xi also expressed his belief that the Libyan people would surely overcome the difficulties together and defeat the disaster, she added.
The spokesperson informed that to support Libya’s disaster-relief efforts, the Red Cross Society of China had announced that it would provide emergency cash assistance to the Libyan Red Crescent Society.
According to media reports, devastating flooding caused by Storm Daniel on September 11 has killed many in eastern Libya, with over 10,000 missing. It’s estimated that the casualties will climb further.
