Tokayev sent a condolence telegram to Xi Jinping.

The leader of Kazakhstan has sent a telegram of condolence to the Chairman of China, Xi Jinping, as reported by NUR.KZ, citing a statement from the press service of the President of Kazakhstan.

https://www.nur.kz/politics/universe/2209016-tokaev-napravil-telegrammu-si-czinpinu/2025-01-07 12:37:02

"Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the news of numerous human casualties and injuries as a result of the devastating earthquake in the city of Shigatse in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China with deep sorrow."

On behalf of the people of Kazakhstan and personally, the President expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, the families of the deceased, and the friendly Chinese people, as well as wishing a speedy recovery to all those affected," – reported in the Telegram channel of Akorda.

On Tuesday morning, a powerful earthquake struck Tibet. According to the U.S. Geological Survey and the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, its magnitude was 7 or around 7.

The number of fatalities has already exceeded 50.

The day before, Akorda published a message regarding Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to the dormitory of the Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov. During the event, the president spoke about the metapneumovirus and cooperation with China.

"Everyone is currently talking about a new infection. There is no need to create panic. We should continue to develop cooperation with China," – stated the head of state.