China announced on Thursday that it would extend an additional 40 million yuan ($6.18 million) in humanitarian aid to Syria.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the announcement at a joint media briefing with visiting Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem, who will be in China through Saturday.

"As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, China will continue to promote peace and dialogue in Syria and offer humanitarian aid to the country to the best of its abilities," Wang said.