China quake-relief headquarters calls for priority in rebuilding public facilities

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Source: CCTV.com | 06-27-2008 08:38

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has chaired the 22nd meeting of the State Council's earthquake relief headquarters. The focus of the meeting was reconstruction.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks during  the 22nd meeting of the headquarters for  quake-relief command of the State Council, in Beijing, capital of China, June 26,  2008.(Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

The meeting stressed that reconstruction should be done scientifically, with the priority to restore basic living conditions and the reconstruction of public facilities.

The relief headquarters called on governments at all levels in quake areas to lead the people in rebuilding their homes with the help of the central government and people from all walks of life.

Rebuilding or repairing damaged homes is an especially urgent and important task. The reconstruction of transport, telecommunications, energy supply and other infrastructure should put priority of resuming their functions.