China expresses deep condolences over the passing of the victims of a dam collapse occurred Sunday in Sudan, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.
The collapse of the Arbaat Dam in eastern Sudan caused severe flooding that has killed at least 60 people, with hundreds still missing.
"We've noticed the relevant reports. We extend our deep condolences over the passing of the victims and sympathies to their families and those who have been injured." said Lin Jian, the spokesman, at a press briefing in Beijing.
Local media reports said the dam collapse, triggered by heavy rains, led to intense flooding filled with silt, destroying nearby villages and making rescue efforts difficult.
The dam, located about 20 kilometers north of Port Sudan, had a reservoir with a capacity of 25 million cubic meters and was a major water source for the city.
China expresses deep condolences over Sudan dam collapse: spokesman
China expresses deep condolences over Sudan dam collapse: spokesman
China expresses deep condolences over Sudan dam collapse: spokesman
China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Friday urged political advisors to intensify research and consultation to offer valuable suggestions for advancing the cause of people with disabilities.
Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made these remarks while presiding over a biweekly consultation session of the national committee.
Wang underlined that ensuring a happy and fulfilling life for people with disabilities is an essential requirement for promoting Chinese modernization.
He called upon political advisors to focus on the new situations and challenges in advancing the cause for such individuals while urging more targeted and practical proposals based on thorough investigations and research.
Democratic oversight should be strengthened to ensure the effective implementation of policies supporting those with disabilities, Wang noted.
Several national political advisors also made their remarks during the session. They called for efforts to create unobstructed career development pathways for people with disabilities, advance research and application of assistive technologies, and enhance the quality of public services to continuously improve their quality of life.
China's top political advisor stresses boosting services for people with disabilities
