Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Saturday extended gratitude to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the United Nations' support and help for China's quake relief.

Wen briefed Ban on China's quake relief efforts, saying China will carry out reconstruction as soon as possible.

Ban Ki-moon arrived in Chengdu, capital city of quake-stricken Sichuan Province, Saturday morning and then rushed to visit Yingxiu town in Wenchuan County, epicenter of the 8.0-magnitude earthquake on May 12, to express his sympathy for those who suffered from the devastating quake.

Wen pledged that China will try hard to restore order in quake-affected areas in three months and help people there to resume normal life.

The premier confirmed that no epidemic has taken place in quake zones.

"Once an epidemic is detected, we will deal with it in an open way," Wen said.

Speaking at an open area in Yingxiu, Wen urged reporters to record the real situation to memorize the dead and console the survivors.

"Let the world's people remember the devastating earthquake, remember the life losses, and remember the brave fight of the people in the quake-hit regions and nationwide against the disaster," he said.

The premier said the massive earthquake has claimed more than 60,000 lives in Sichuan Province and other affected regions in the country. In addition, nearly 30,000 people remain missing, and nearly 300,000 others are injured.

He also told Ban that China will offer another 10 million U.S. dollars in aid to Myanmar which was stricken by cyclone in early May. China had offered relief supplies valued at 30 million yuan (4.3 million U.S. dollars) to Myanmar.

(Xinhua News Agency May 24, 2008)