The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today announced the donation of over 20 tonnes of relief supplies to Myanmar in response to the recent earthquake.
Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki attended a ceremony at Hong Kong International Airport, with the supplies being handed over to the Consul-General of Myanmar in Hong Kong.
The assistance items, which include including food, drinking water, medical kits and temporary accommodation materials, are being delivered immediately to the disaster-stricken areas.
Mr Chan said the Hong Kong SAR Government fully supports disaster relief efforts in Myanmar, adding that he sincerely hopes people there can resume a normal life as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, the Disaster Relief Fund mechanism has been activated and approval given in principle for grants totalling about $30 million to seven relief organisations with extensive experience in implementing disaster relief projects.
