Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed heartfelt condolences Thursday to leaders of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Kazakhstan following a deadly Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan. The incident has drawn global attention as rescue teams scramble to aid survivors.
In messages to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Xi shared his shock over the tragedy. "On behalf of the Chinese government and people, I deeply mourn the victims," he stated, extending sympathy to families and wishing the injured a swift recovery.
The crash highlights the fragility of aviation safety, even as global travel rebounds post-pandemic. While details remain scarce, leaders worldwide are emphasizing cross-border solidarity—a reminder that unity matters most in crises.
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