PUTRAJAYA, March 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN stands ready to assist Myanmar and Thailand in their disaster response efforts following the recent earthquake, in line with the priorities set by both countries, says Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
He said the assistance would be provided in accordance with these priorities to ensure effective and targeted aid, according to the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) in a statement on Saturday.
Echoing Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's earlier remarks on Friday (March 28), Mohamad reaffirmed Malaysia's solidarity with ASEAN neighbours and stressed that ASEAN is prepared to support Myanmar and Thailand in their disaster response efforts.
“ASEAN Member States will coordinate closely through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) to ensure that humanitarian aid is delivered in a timely, appropriate, and effective manner,” he said.
According to Myanmar’s State Administration Council, at least 144 people were killed and 732 injured in the earthquake, which struck central Myanmar on Friday.
The fatalities included 96 in Nay Pyi Taw, 18 in Sagaing and 30 in Kyaukse, while rescue efforts are ongoing amid extensive damage to buildings, international media reported.
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