UN chief arrives in China to visit quake zone

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-05-24 11:21

YINGXIU, Sichuan -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Saturday extended gratitude to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the United Nations' support and help for China's quake relief.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (Front 1st L) and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (Front 2nd L) attend a press conference after meeting at Yingxiu town of Wenchuan County, quake-hit southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 24, 2008. Wen Jiabao met with Ban Ki-moon in Yingxiu on Saturday. [Xinhua] 

Wen also introduced China's quake relief efforts and said China would carry out reconstruction as soon as possible.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (2nd R) and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (2nd L) attend a press conference after meeting at Yingxiu town of Wenchuan County, quake-hit southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 24, 2008. Wen Jiabao met with Ban Ki-moon in Yingxiu on Saturday. [Xinhua] 

Speaking at an open area, Wen urged reporters to record the real situations to memorize the dead and console the survivors.

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