Russia ready to help quake-struck China: Putin
Xinhua | Updated: 2013-04-20 19:31
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his condolences on Saturday over a devastating earthquake in China's southwest Sichuan province and proposed assistance.
In a telegram sent to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, Putin said "Russia is ready to offer help, if needed, in liquidating the consequences of this devastating disaster."
Russian Emergency Situations Ministry spokeswoman Irina Rossius said Russia would send "rescuers, a mobile hospital and humanitarian cargoes" if China asks for help.
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Lushan county of Ya'an City at 8:02 am Beijing time (0402 GMT). At least 124 people have been killed and over 3,000 were injured.
Related Stories
- Drones to capture images of quake-hit regions
- Enterprises promise fund to quake relief
- Quake baby born in makeshift tent
- Premier Li directs quake-relief at epicenter
- No students reported dead in SW China quake
- Airlines deploy planes for quake relief work
- Taiwan offers help to mainland's quake-hit area
- Live report: 7.0-magnitude quake hits SW China's Sichuan
Photo
Most Viewed in 24 Hours
