[Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Nearly a hundred Chinese citizens have lost contact in the disaster-stricken areas of Nepal] September 2nd, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on September 2nd. An AFP reporter asked about the specific number of people missing in the landslide disaster in Nepal. Guo Jiakun said that the press conference held by the Tibet Autonomous Region had introduced the relevant situation in detail, and yesterday the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also notified the embassies of relevant countries in China. At present, 261 missing foreigners have been identified in the disaster, involving 23 countries. Guo Jiakun said that we are willing to maintain communication, coordination and cooperation with all parties, and work together to do a good job in locating and following up on the missing people. So far, nearly a hundred Chinese citizens have lost contact in the disaster-stricken areas of Nepal. China thanks and hopes that Nigeria will continue to assist Chinese citizens who have been transferred to Nigeria. (Beijing Daily)