Xi extends condolences to Myanmar's leader over earthquake

习主席向缅甸领导人致哀悼，因为缅甸发生了大地震

BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended condolences to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over the massive earthquake that hit the country on Friday.

本周六，中国国家主席习近平向缅甸领导人敏昂莱致哀悼，因为周五在缅甸发生了特大地震。

In a message, Xi said he was shocked to learn of the strong earthquake in Myanmar, which caused heavy casualties and property losses.

On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi mourned the deaths and extended sincere condolences to the bereaved families, the injured and the people affected by the disaster.

China and Myanmar are a community of shared future sharing weal and woe, and the two peoples enjoy a profound fraternal friendship, said Xi.

China is ready to provide assistance, and support efforts to overcome the disaster and rebuild homes at an early date, he said.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday also extended condolences to Min Aung Hlaing over the earthquake.