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15:41, 25-Nov-2017
Chinese President Xi Jinping sends condolences to Sisi over Sinai attack
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message of condolences to his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi over Friday’s deadly attack targeting a mosque in northern Sinai, which killed at least 235 people.
President Xi condemned the attack, and said China opposes all forms of terrorism. Beijing supports Egypt’s anti-terrorism efforts to safeguard security and stability, he noted.
In his message, Xi extended deep sympathy to the Egyptian government and people, profound condolences to the victims, and sincere solicitude to those wounded.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang also deplored the deadly attack to his Egyptian counterpart, saying China will work with the Egyptian side in fighting against terrorism.