Xi extends condolences to Afghan president over landslide  

習近平就阿富汗山體滑坡向阿富汗總統(tǒng)致慰問電

習近平說，驚悉貴國巴達赫尚省發(fā)生嚴重山體滑坡事件，造成重大人員傷亡和財產(chǎn)損失。我代表中國政府和人民，并以我個人的名義，對遇難者表示深切的哀悼，向受災民眾表示誠摯的慰問。[查看全文]

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to his Afghan counterpart, Hamid Karzai, on Sunday over a landslide that may have claimed thousands of lives in a northern province.

"I am shocked to learn of the severe incident of landslide taking place in Badakhshan province of your respected country, which has caused huge human casualties and property losses," Xi said in his message.

Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and people and in his own name, mourned the dead and sent sincere condolences to those injured and to the bereaved families.

Xi said he had confidence in the ability of the Afghan government and people to overcome the disaster and rebuild their homeland as early as possible.

Xi also said that China was willing to offer support and aid for disaster relief in light of the need of Afghanistan.

The deadly landslide occurred Friday in the mountainous province of Badakhshan. Although there is no official death toll, provincial governor Shah Waliullah Adeeb told Xinhua more than 2,500 people might have lost their lives.