The death toll from the 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Aug. 10 has risen to 329, the country's National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) said Friday.
The quake has also left 4,600 people injured and 247 missing, while 364 people have been rescued, the UNGRD said.
According to the agency, the disaster has affected 481 municipalities in 16 departments across the country, impacting 314,000 people.
The 7.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Colombia last week at a depth of 80 km, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
Colombia quake death toll rises to 329
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono on Friday highlighted the importance of a comprehensive strategic dialogue mechanism in promoting bilateral ties.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at a press conference in Jakarta, where he and Sugiono co-chaired the first Conference of the China-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue Mechanism.
"Amid profound changes unseen in a century, the cooperation between the two countries has transcended bilateral bounds, bringing far-reaching positive effects to the region and beyond. The success of this meeting will give important support for deepening the two sides' all-round strategic cooperation and building a high-level community with a shared future. This sends a clear message of solidarity to the world between two major emerging-market nations," said Wang.
Noting that China is an important partner of Indonesia, Sugiono said the conference has opened a new chapter in bilateral ties.
"For Indonesia, the People's Republic of China is a vital partner in national development and in fostering regional stability, peace, and prosperity. Today, Our bilateral relationship enters a stronger new chapter with the launch of this inaugural Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue," he said.
Chinese, Indonesian FMs highlight strategic dialogue in boosting bilateral ties
