Recently, Nepal and Bangladesh's leaders sent telegram to their Chinese counterparts, expressing condolences and their firm support to the Chinese government and people in their fight against severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

In a message to Chinese President Hu Jintao, Nepalese King Raja Gyanendra expressed his condolences over the loss of lives and property in China due to the outbreak of SARS. Gyanendra sincerely hoped that SARS epidemic will be brought under control as soon as possible.

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia said in a message to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao that her government admires the Chinese government and people for their efforts to control and eradicate SARS disease and holds strong belief that the Chinese people will certainly win the victory against SARS.