BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Wang Wenbin on Monday extended condolences to the victims of the crashed plane in Nepal.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. At this sad time, our feelings are with the Nepalese people, as traditional and loyal friends of Nepal,” Wang said at a regular press conference, offering sincere condolences to the victims and expressing sincere sympathy to the bereaved families.
The Yeti Airlines plane, which was carrying 68 passengers and four crew members, fell into the gorge of the Seti River when it was on its way from Kathmandu to Pokhara. 68 bodies have been recovered from the crash site yesterday (Sunday), and the search for four continues Missing persons are continuing.
