Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China shares the difficulties caused by the volcanic eruption in Tonga and will provide assistance to a batch of emergency supplies

Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference on January 18. According to reports, after the volcanic eruption in the waters of Tonga and the tsunami caused, the disaster situation in Tonga was relatively serious, and the shortage of materials was very difficult. Does China have any specific assistance plans?

The Chinese side is very concerned about the practical difficulties caused by the volcanic eruption in Tonga to the production and life of the Tonga people in Tonga. In order to help the Government and people of Tonga tide over the difficulties, the Chinese side will, at the request of the Tongan side, provide assistance to a batch of emergency supplies such as drinking water, food, personal protective equipment, disaster relief equipment, etc., and will arrive as soon as the airport resumes operation and the flight conditions permit. (CCTV reporter Zhao Jing, Kong Luyuan)