Myanmar's State Administration Council Chairman Min Aung Hlaing visits the camp of Chinese rescue teams in Mandalay to thank them for their assistance in post-earthquake relief efforts on April 6, 2025. [Photo/Ministry of Emergency Management]

Myanmar's State Administration Council Chairman Min Aung Hlaing visited the camp of Chinese rescue teams in Mandalay on Sunday to thank them for their assistance in post-earthquake relief efforts, China's Ministry of Emergency Management said.

Min Aung Hlaing expressed gratitude for the full-scale support provided by Chinese rescuers, who traveled a long distance to help. He said their efforts demonstrated the strong friendship between the two countries.

He noted that Chinese rescue teams have extensive experience in international search and rescue operations and said Myanmar looks forward to strengthening communication and expanding cooperation with China in emergency response and disaster mitigation.

Myanmar's State Administration Council Chairman Min Aung Hlaing visits the camp of Chinese rescue teams in Mandalay to thank them for their assistance in post-earthquake relief efforts on April 6, 2025. [Photo/Ministry of Emergency Management]

The camp houses the China Search and Rescue Team, the China International Search and Rescue Team, and a rescue team from Hong Kong.

As of Sunday, Chinese rescue teams had saved nine survivors following the 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.

Myanmar's State Administration Council Chairman Min Aung Hlaing visits the camp of Chinese rescue teams in Mandalay to thank them for their assistance in post-earthquake relief efforts on April 6, 2025. [Photo/Ministry of Emergency Management]

A member of China Search and Rescue Team provides medical consultations for local residents in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 5, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]