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Tue, 03/02/2010 - 00:02
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RI READY TO OFFER AID TO QUAKE-HIT CHILE
Jakarta, Mar 1 (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government said on Monday it was ready to offer aid to Chile to overcome the impact of a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck the South American country at the weekend.
"This evening, I will hold a meeting with the Chilean interim charge d'affaires to ask about the latest conditions and situation in Chile and what kind of aid they need," Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said at the presidential palace here.
Marty said the government was, within the limits of its capability, ready to offer aid any time to other countries experiencing difficulties in an emergency situation.
He said the government had prepared aid to be sent to Chile.
"The aid has been made ready. But we want to first consult with (the Chilean interim charge d'affairs) about what his country needs. We are considering the most effective aid that can arrive there quickly because of difficult conditions," he said.
He said airports in Santiago and Concepcion were closed for 72 hours following the February 27 quake. Yet, the Indonesian government wanted to ensure that the aid could reach the target.
The government had yet to set the amount of aid saying it would later be announced by the coordinating minister for people's welfare.
He said all the 101 Indonesian nationals residing in Chile were confirmed safe.
"By yesterday night (Indonesian time) no Indonesians fell victim to the disaster. There are about 101 Indonesians there. We have contacted the Indonesian ambassador (to Chile) who said the Indonesians residing in Chile are safe and have no difficulties," he said.
Most of the Indonesians residing in Chile were members of the extended family of the Indonesian embassy in Santiago and tourists, he said.
He said the Indonesian embassy in Chile had resumed activities to serve Indonesians there following the quake that claimed the lives of at least 700 people.
Foreign media put the provisional death toll in last Saturday's quake at 708. But Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said the total was likely to rise.
"This evening, I will hold a meeting with the Chilean interim charge d'affaires to ask about the latest conditions and situation in Chile and what kind of aid they need," Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said at the presidential palace here.
Marty said the government was, within the limits of its capability, ready to offer aid any time to other countries experiencing difficulties in an emergency situation.
He said the government had prepared aid to be sent to Chile.
"The aid has been made ready. But we want to first consult with (the Chilean interim charge d'affairs) about what his country needs. We are considering the most effective aid that can arrive there quickly because of difficult conditions," he said.
He said airports in Santiago and Concepcion were closed for 72 hours following the February 27 quake. Yet, the Indonesian government wanted to ensure that the aid could reach the target.
The government had yet to set the amount of aid saying it would later be announced by the coordinating minister for people's welfare.
He said all the 101 Indonesian nationals residing in Chile were confirmed safe.
"By yesterday night (Indonesian time) no Indonesians fell victim to the disaster. There are about 101 Indonesians there. We have contacted the Indonesian ambassador (to Chile) who said the Indonesians residing in Chile are safe and have no difficulties," he said.
Most of the Indonesians residing in Chile were members of the extended family of the Indonesian embassy in Santiago and tourists, he said.
He said the Indonesian embassy in Chile had resumed activities to serve Indonesians there following the quake that claimed the lives of at least 700 people.
Foreign media put the provisional death toll in last Saturday's quake at 708. But Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said the total was likely to rise.
