Chinese President Xi Jinping has respectively extended his condolences to the president of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, and the president of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, for the lives lost in the deadly tropical cyclone that hit the two countries.

In his messages sent on Monday, Xi said he was saddened to learn that Tropical Cyclone Freddy has caused heavy casualties and property losses in the two southeastern African countries.

On behalf of the Chinese government and people, he extended deep condolences to the bereaved families of those killed in the disaster and offered sincere sympathies to the injured.

The Chinese president also expressed his belief that both countries are sure to overcome the disaster and rebuild their homeland.

(With input from Xinhua)