By Giwa SHILE
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a message of condolences to his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo over a deadly tsunami that hit the coastal areas of Sunda Strait earlier.
In his message, Xi said that he was shocked at the news of the Tsunami, which caused heavy casualties and huge property losses.
Xi offered deep condolences to the president and to the bereaved families on behalf of the Chinese government, the people and himself.
He expressed deep sympathy for those injured as well as the residents in the affected areas.
Xi said Indonesia was a friendly neighbour of China, adding that the Chinese people felt the pain of the Indonesian people at this time.
Xi also expressed the belief that under the strong leadership of Widodo and the Indonesian government, the Indonesian people would overcome difficulty and rebuild their homes before long.
