More Chinese and other countries' quake relief supplies delivered to Afghanistan

Representatives from Afghan's the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development and the Ministry of Disaster Management jointly received the second batch of emergency humanitarian relief supplies from the Chinese government in Kabul on Sept 11.

Tajikistan has also joined the relief drive, sending 3,000 tons of humanitarian supplies, including food and non-food items, to support Kunar's quake victims. A total of nearly 50 countries have collectively responded to the disaster.

"I express my deep appreciation for the swift response and firm support demonstrated by the Chinese government and people following the earthquake in Afghanistan's Kunar province," said Shameem Ahmad Nawber, an Afghan scholar and deputy director at the Institute for Digital Economy and Artificial Systems in Xiamen, Fujian province.

The relief supplies, dispatched quickly through China's emergency humanitarian aid mechanism, precisely met the urgent needs of the disaster-stricken areas, he added.

Nawber, who is also a senior researcher at Horizon Insights Center, said, "This action not only highlighted the spirit of humanism and the profound friendship between our two nations, but also once again confirmed China's role as a responsible major power on the international stage".

Earlier, China had pledged 50 million yuan (about $7.04 million) in emergency aid, with the first batch of tents, blankets, and other essentials reaching the country on Sept 7.

The Chinese embassy, enterprises, and the Overseas Chinese Association in Afghanistan have also provided food, supplies, and cash donations, reflecting a bond of friendship and a shared commitment to help ease suffering.

On Aug 31, a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, near the border with Pakistan, killing over 2,200 people and leaving thousands more injured.

Survivor Mohammad Nasim Mohsen lost four family members and his home. Receiving aid twice, Mohsen told Xinhua, "We need more than temporary help."

"Our houses are completely destroyed, and there is an urgent need to rebuild," he said, echoing the pleas of others for a foundation to restart their lives.