China hails LoC opening to help quake victims

BEIJING—China Tuesday welcomed opening of five points across the Line of Control in Kashmir and hoped that it would facilitate the relief and reconstruction operation in the earthquake affected areas.
"We appreciate this decision, taken by the governments of Pakistan and India through mutual consultation, said a spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Kong Quan here at the weekly news briefing.
China believes that such a measure will also help to promote mutual trust and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries, he added.
To another question, the spokesman highlighted the massive support being given by the Chinese side for carrying out relief and rehabilitation task in the disaster-hit cities and villages. China, he added is committed to ensure regular supply of humanitarian assistance to the affected people.
In this connection, he said the government of China is working out a comprehensive plan to provide prompt and effective support to the quake victims. Several batches of relief consignments will be dispatched to Pakistan this month.
The Chinese leadership and the government are seriously concerned over the worst disaster that hit Pakistan on Oct. 8 he added.—APP