The United States, China and the European Union have announced aid for Myanmar and Thailand. China has announced about $14 million in aid for Myanmar.
According to the news agency, the aid will include tents, blankets, emergency medical kits, food and other items. The first batch of aid will arrive in Myanmar on March 31. According to foreign media, the earthquake has killed 1,07 people and injured 2,389 people in Myanmar, and more than 1,591 houses have been damaged in the city of Mandalay.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a condolence message to Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing, said that he is deeply saddened by the severe earthquake in Myanmar, which has caused many casualties and material losses. Xi Jinping expressed deep sorrow for the deaths of the people on behalf of the Chinese government and people and sincere sympathy for the families of the dead, the injured and the victims.
Earlier, China also announced about $14 million in aid for Myanmar. The relief supplies will include tents, blankets, emergency medical kits, food and other items. The first shipment of aid will arrive in Myanmar on March 31.