Fourth batch of Chinese emergency aid arrives in Nepal

The fourth batch of emergency relief supplies transported by air from China arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Tuesday.

According to the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, the supplies mainly include rescue hovercrafts, stainless steel permanent-magnet flood-control pumps, backup batteries, mortuary cabinets, solar lamps and other items.

Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming and Nepal's Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun attended the handover ceremony for the relief supplies.

Speaking at a regular news briefing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that in the face of tragic disasters, China will continue standing firmly with Nepal to overcome this challenging time together.

"Across China, help is on the way to Nepal," Mao said, adding that the China Foundation for Rural Development has sent people to the affected communities in Nepal to set up temporary shelters and provide daily necessities and basic medical services. The Chinese Enterprises Association in Nepal recently delivered the first batch of funds donated for relief operations, she added.

(With input from Xinhua)