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Australia offers help with Aceh quake response
The Australian government, which has a sometimes testy relationship with its northern neighbor Indonesia, says it's ready to help with the response to Wednesday's strong earthquake.
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A woman stands on the ruin of a market after Wednesday's earthquake in Meureudu, Aceh province, early Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. (AP/Heri Juanda)
The Australian government, which has a sometimes testy relationship with its northern neighbor Indonesia, says it's ready to help with the response to Wednesday's strong earthquake.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told reporters Thursday the government hopes Indonesia will be able to quickly ascertain the numbers of people affected.
"The search and rescue operations are still underway, but we have offered the technical assistance and the ability to assess damage," she said.
Japan, a major investor in Indonesia, has said it's ready to provide assistance if requested.
