Thursday, May 8, 2008

China urges Myanmar to work with intl community on aid

Yahoo News

BEIJING - China has urged close ally Myanmar to work with the international community to recover from a cyclone that killed tens of thousands.

The World Food Program has said Myanmar is blocking its efforts to airlift food aid.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told a news conference Thursday that China hopes "Myanmar will cooperate with the international community."

Qin also said China would give an additional $4.3 million for relief efforts, in addition to its initial pledge of $1 million.


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