China mourns for the loss of lives and extends sympathies to the bereaved families, the injured and people in the affected areas of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman on Tuesday.
Lin Jian, the spokesman, made the statement at a regular press briefing in Beijing in response to a query about the recent heavy rains in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, which have triggered flooding that killed over 80 people and injured more than 300.
"The massive flooding caused by torrential rains in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has caused serious fatalities and damage. We mourn for the loss of lives and extend our sympathies to the bereaved families, the injured, and people in the disaster-stricken areas. China believes that under the leadership of President Lula da Silva and the Brazilian government, those hit by the disaster will get through this difficult time and rebuild their homes," said Lin.
China mourns for loss of lives from southern Brazil's heavy rains
The Central Asia Park was opened on Sunday in the northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an one year after the first China-Central Asia Summit, to showcase the strengthening of regional cooperation.
The park is located near the Xi'an International Exhibition Center, one of the venues for the 2023 China-Central Asia Summit. Sculptures of horses and camel caravans decorate the approximately 53-hectare park, symbolizing the prosperous exchanges over centuries and the beautiful vision of joint development between China and Central Asian countries.
The building at the main entrance of the park is called "Silk Road Meeting Room" and displays gifts from Central Asian countries, including traditional costumes from Kazakhstan and sculptures of "bow shooting" from Kyrgyzstan.
Visitors can buy specialties including snacks and honey from Central Asian countries in the park's shop.
Xi'an is a historical city founded about 3,100 years ago. Formerly known as Chang'an, it is the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, which saw flourishing interactions between China and Central Asia.
The China-Central Asia Summit, held in the city in May 2023, was the first summit held offline by the leaders of the six countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the five Central Asian states 31 years ago.
Central Asia Park opens in northwest China, highlighting regional cooperation
