Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Xinhua - English | Nepal offers 50,000 USD in relief to Pakistan

www.chinaview.cn 2005-10-12 14:47:16

KATHMANDU, Oct. 12 (Xinhuanet) -- Expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and destruction of property caused by the earthquake that struck Pakistan on Saturday, the Nepali government has decided to provide 50,000 US dollars to Pakistan, Radio Nepal reported Wednesday.

This was stated in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, the state-owned Radio Nepal said.

The government also expressed solidarity with Pakistan at this moment of national anguish.

At least 41,000 people have been killed in Pakistan in the earthquake that also struck parts of India and Afghanistan.

Earlier, Nepali King Gyanendra, in separate messages to Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf and Afghanistani President Hamid Karzai had extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies on behalf of the Nepali government and people on Sunday.
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