China to send aid to alleviate 'profound humanitarian disaster' in the Middle East

Beijing, Mar 17 (EFE).- The Chinese government stated on Tuesday that "the ongoing conflict has inflicted excruciating humanitarian disasters" in Middle Eastern countries, proposing the dispatch of emergency aid and expressing solidarity with those affected.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian declared during a press conference that "China has always been committed to the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind, upholding the spirit of internationalism and humanitarianism." (Camera: HANDOUT).

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FOOTAGE OF A PRESS CONFERENCE BY FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON LIN JIAN, IN BEIJING, CHINA.

SOUNDBITES: FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON LIN JIAN (IN CHINESE).

TRANSLATION: China has always been committed to the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind, upholding the spirit of internationalism and humanitarianism. The ongoing conflict has inflicted excruciating humanitarian disasters on people of Iran and other regional countries. China expresses its sympathy and extends condolences to the people of the relevant countries. China has decided to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq, in the hope of easing the humanitarian plight faced by local people. China will continue to do its best to promote peace and ceasefire, facilitate the early restoration of regional peace and stability, and prevent the humanitarian crisis from spreading.