BEIJING - Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday sent a message of condolences over the disastrous earthquake in Afghanistan's eastern regions.

In the message, Li expressed shock upon learning of the severe earthquake, which hit eastern Afghanistan and caused heavy casualties and significant property losses.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Aug 31, killing 2,205 people and injuring 3,640 others, according to the latest report from the Afghan Red Crescent Society.

On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Li extended deep condolences to the victims and sincere sympathies to their families and the injured.

He added that China stands ready to provide assistance within its capacity to help the Afghan people overcome the disaster and rebuild their homeland at an early date.

Extending condolences to his Afghan counterpart Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Wang said that he was shocked to learn of the strong earthquake.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, mourned for the fatal victims and extended sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured, wishing those injured a speedy recovery.

He voiced confidence that the Afghan government and people will prevail over the difficulties and rebuild their homeland at an early date.

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Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency said China will provide Afghanistan with 50 million yuan (about $7.04 million) in emergency humanitarian aid for earthquake relief.

At the request of the Afghan government, China will provide tents, blankets, and food that are urgently needed in the earthquake-affected areas, spokesperson Li Ming said.

Rescue operations remain underway amid reports that many people are still trapped beneath the rubble of collapsed homes, the organization said.