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1st LD: China International Search and Rescue Team arrives in Nepal to carry out humanitarian mission

Xinhua, April 26, 2015 Adjust font size:

The 62-strong China International Search and Rescue Team arrived in Nepal on Sunday to carry out humanitarian mission following a 7.9 magnitude quake struck the country.

Shankar Koirala, Nepal's joint secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, warmly welcomed the Chinese team at the Kathmandu airport, terming their arrival as a timely assistance.

The joint secretary said his country will do its best to facilitate the Chinese team so that they can rescue more Nepali people.

Chinese Ambassador to Neapl Wu Chuntai wished the Chinese team success in carrying out their assignment. Endite