The head of state sent a telegram of condolences to the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, reports the Kapital.kz business information center, citing the press service of Akorda.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the news of the numerous human casualties and injuries resulting from the devastating earthquake in Shigatse, a city in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, with deep sorrow.
The President, on behalf of the people of Kazakhstan and personally, expressed heartfelt condolences to the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, the families of the victims, and the friendly Chinese people, as well as wishing a speedy recovery to all those affected.