This photo taken on Aug. 30, 2026 by a mobile phone shows Chinese rescue experts boarding a helicopter to carry out search and rescue operations in Bidur, Nuwakot, Nepal, Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Gao Chuan)

BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- China and Nepal maintain sound cooperation in areas of meteorology, water conservation and disaster prevention and control, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.

Guo made the remarks in response to a related query at a regular press briefing, adding that following the mudslide disaster, China and Nepal have been in smooth communication on search and rescue, information sharing and prevention of secondary disasters.

"We have been providing Nepal with meteorological and hydrological data, conducted consultation among experts, and shared early-warning information. China will continue giving strong support to Nepal in its relief efforts and strengthen cooperation with Nepal on disaster prevention and control for the shared benefit of both peoples," Guo added.

Guo stated that in the wake of the disaster, the Nepali government has been fully committed to disaster response and relief efforts and the world has reached out to help. The Nepali government's decisions and requests should be respected, instead of being a target of unwarranted speculation, he said.