He said the Chinese government will support cooperation between Chinese financial entities with the World Bank and other international financial institutions, and work with the afflicted countries and encourage participation by Chinese enterprises in the reconstruction and development in the disaster areas through such schemes as government-backed credit and interest-free or low-interest loans.

    "We are willing to help with the repairing and rebuilding of roads, bridges, schools, hospitals and other infrastructure. We would like to give positive consideration to relieving and reducing the due governmental debts of the hardest-hit countries as a gesture to support reconstruction there," he added.

    The Chinese government has decided to write off part of the due governmental debts of Sri Lanka, the premier stressed.

    Given the fact that most afflicted areas are tourist resorts and tourism is a pillar industry in these countries, Wen proposed a study on concrete ways and means to revive tourism in the afflicted countries through 10+3 Tourism Ministers' Meeting and other mechanisms.

    The Chinese government will encourage travel to these countries by Chinese tourists when conditions return to normal and work with the countries concerned in popularizing disaster prevention and preparedness knowledge among residents and tourists, he said.

    "We also hope to see strong efforts by relevant international tourism organizations in this regard," Wen added.