15/09/2026
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held phone talks with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže on Monday on bilateral relations.
Wang Yi said that a sudden ice-rock avalanche on the Nepalese side triggered mudslides, resulting in significant casualties and missing persons in Gyirong County in China's Xizang Autonomous Region. In the face of this sudden tragedy, Wang once again extended his sincere condolences to the Latvian side, especially to the families of those missing.
China treats Chinese and foreign nationals equally and is making every effort to provide assistance, Wang said, adding that China will do its utmost to continue the search and rescue for missing people from Latvia and other countries and properly handle follow-up matters.
Although China and Latvia are geographically far apart, the two peoples enjoy a long-standing friendship, he said, noting that China was among the first countries to recognize Latvia's independence. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the two countries have treated each other as equals, respected each other and maintained steady development of ties. China stands ready to work with Latvia to further enrich China-Latvia relations, Wang said.
BEIJING, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held phone talks with Latvian Foreign