Statement by Asia Journalist Association on the Nepal Earthquake

Asia Journalist Assocaition(AJA, Chairman Kim Hak-joon, President Ivan Lim) expresses heartfelt condolences to the people of Nepal and Northern India who suffered the deadly earthquake that has so far left thousands of people dead and many more inured or still missing. AJA members pray for the recovery to all those injured.

The massive earthquake has also destroyed international cultural heritage sites in Nepal.

Currently, Nepal is in desperate need of international aid. Thus, international communities should help Nepal in order to recover the cultural assets and to help people who are recovering from the disaster by sending humanitarian assistance. AJA, on behalf of the Asian journalists, stands by the people who are affected by the disaster.

AJA hopes that Nepalese people would be able to overcome this difficult time with courage.