The United States, China, and Japan expressed their sorrow over the earthquake in Myanmar and promised support. The Myanmar military government requested assistance from the world for the recovery from the extensive earthquake damage.
U.S. President Donald Trump said at an event in the Oval Office on the 28th that he would respond to the military government's request for help, noting it was a "terrible thing" and adding, "We have already spoken to that country and will help."
Although President Trump has significantly reduced foreign aid amounts, he promised support for this crisis. The Trump administration is pushing to abolish the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and has discontinued most foreign aid projects. According to an analysis by the Center for Global Development (CGD), the cessation of USAID operational funds resulted in a $52 million (760 million won) reduction in U.S. aid to Myanmar.
The Chinese government is deploying an emergency rescue team to Myanmar. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on its website on the morning of the 29th about the earthquake in Myanmar, expressing "sincere condolences to Myanmar" and stating that it sympathizes with the disaster experienced by the Myanmar people, and aims to provide as much urgent humanitarian aid and support as possible to help the Myanmar people's relief efforts and overcome challenges, based on Myanmar's needs.
The Chinese government dispatched 37 rescue team members to Myanmar. They are equipped with 112 sets of emergency rescue supplies, including life detection devices, earthquake warning systems, and rescue equipment, and are expected to carry out rescue operations in the earthquake-stricken areas.
The Japanese government also expressed that it is "very saddened" by the earthquake in Myanmar. Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi stated in a condolence message announced the day before to the people of Myanmar, "I sincerely pray for a speedy recovery and early restoration of the affected areas," and added, "We will be with all the people of Myanmar, who are good friends of Japan."
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred in central Myanmar around 12:50 p.m. on the 28th (local time), resulting in at least 144 deaths, and at least 10 people died in neighboring Thailand. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent a message to Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra the day before, stating, "I sincerely offer my condolences to those affected," and said, "We will be with the Thai people, who are good friends."