BEIJING, Jan. 19 -- China has proposed the establishment of a regional mechanism to monitor, prevent, and evaluate the outcome of severe natural disasters.

The head of the Chinese delegation at the United Nations World Conference on Disaster Reduction in Kobe, Li Xueju made the suggestion.

    He also said China is willing to have closer cooperation with other countries and continue discussions on natural disasters.

    He discussed the Chinese government's role in providing emergency assistance, money and rescue and medical teams to the tsunami-ravaged countries.

    The World Conference on Disaster Reduction opened in Kobe Tuesday, focusing on a global strategy on risk reduction and disaster management.

    The conference will finish on January 22.

    (Source: CRIENGLISH.com)