Int'l community extends condolences to China over Qinghai earthquake

2010-04-15 18:33 BJT

Special Report: 7.1-magnitude Quake Hit Qinghai, China |

Many countries and international organizations have extended their condolences to China over the Qinghai Earthquake.

UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, sent his deepest condolences to China for the victims of the disaster. He also pledged the UN is ready to provide assistance if required. US leaders have also sent their deepest condolences to the Chinese people and vowed to help in any way possible.

They said Americans have been saddened by the loss of life, and devastation caused by the disaster. In a message to Chinese President Hu Jintao, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak expressed his deep condolences to China, and sympathy to the families of the victims and the injured. Brazil, France, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Germany, Israel, Turkey, Venezuela, and the European Union have also expressed their condolences.

UN:

Deepest condolences to China and its people. Also vowed to assist if required.

USA:

Deepest condolences to the Chinese people. Americans are saddened by the disaster and are ready to assist.

SOUTH KOREA:

Deepest condolences to China and sympathy to the families of the victims and the injured.

Brazil, France, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Germany, Israel, Turkey, Venezuela, and the European Union have also expressed their condolences to the victims.

Editor: Du Xiaodan | Source: CCTV.com