China's first batch of earthquake relief assistance to Afghanistan arrives in Kabul

(ECNS) -- The first batch of emergency earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government to Afghanistan arrived in Kabul on Sunday.

The shipment comprised tents, blankets, and other urgently needed supplies for the earthquake-affected regions, all transported on two Y-20 aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force.

A handover ceremony was attended by Bao Xuhui, charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Afghanistan, Sharafuddin Muslim, deputy minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, as well as representatives from the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Disaster Management Authority and Red Crescent Society.

Muslim said that the first batch of emergency assistance from the Chinese government is of great support to the people in the affected areas.

He noted that Afghan leaders appreciated China's sincere condolences and precious support, adding that the Afghan side will always remember the friendship of the Chinese people towards the Afghan people.

(By Zhang Dongfang)