UAE expresses solidarity with China over deadly Tibet floods

The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with China over the victims of floods and landslides near Tibet. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE offered its condolences to the families of the victims and to the People’s Republic of China and its people. The UAE also wished for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

The floods occurred near Tibet, close to its border with Nepal, and resulted in a number of deaths and missing people, as well as significant damage.

The New Straits Times reported that 91 Malaysians remain uncontactable following the floods, with 55 in Nepal and 36 in China, as of 8pm on the day of the report. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry said it was working closely with Chinese and Nepalese authorities to verify the numbers.

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