Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of condolences to Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel over a mudslide disaster that hit Nepal recently.

In his message, Xi noted that a severe mudslide disaster occurred recently at the Gyirong-Rasuwa border crossing between China and Nepal, causing heavy casualties, leaving people missing and resulting in property losses.

On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences to the victims and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families, the injured and people in the disaster-stricken areas.

Xi noted that China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing persons, relocate and resettle affected people, provide prompt medical treatment to the injured, minimize casualties and prevent secondary disasters.

China and Nepal, Xi said, are connected by mountains and rivers and share a common destiny, adding that China is ready to actively assist Nepal in its rescue efforts and provide support and assistance to the best of its capability.

Xi also expressed his belief that both peoples will be able to work together to overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes as soon as possible.

On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a message of condolences to Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal

Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal

Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal

Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal

Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal

A Chinese UN envoy urged Israel to withdraw from Syrian territory and respect its sovereignty after condemning Israeli attacks at a Security Council meeting Thursday.

Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said the Golan Heights was internationally recognized as occupied Syrian territory and that parties concerned must implement the 1974 Agreement on Disengagement between Israeli and Syrian Forces.

"China condemns Israel's attacks on Syria and calls on all parties to genuinely respect Syria's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. The Golan Heights is internationally recognized as occupied Syrian territory. The parties concerned are obligated to implement the 1974 Agreement on Disengagement between Israeli and Syrian Forces. Israel should withdraw from Syrian territory as soon as possible," said Sun Lei.

The Security Council meeting addressed Syria's political transition and humanitarian situation, as the country experiences its largest voluntary return movement in more than a decade.

Nearly 2 million internally displaced Syrians and more than 1.7 million refugees have returned home since December 2024, according to United Nations figures, although humanitarian needs inside the country remain high.

Sun said Syria's transitional authorities should seize the opportunity to strengthen governance, pursue an inclusive political transition and accelerate economic reconstruction.

He said the process should be Syrian-led and Syrian-owned, respect ethnic and religious differences, and protect the rights and interests of all groups equally.

Sun also said terrorism remained a major threat and urged Syria's transitional authorities to take firm action against all international terrorist organizations listed by the Security Council.

After more than a decade of conflict, Sun said Syrians did not want the country to be drawn back into war, adding that stability in Syria would help improve the broader situation in the Middle East.

China is ready to work with the international community to help Syria achieve security and development and promote an early return of peace and stability in the Middle East, he said.

Chinese envoy urges Israel to withdraw from Syrian territory