Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed his condolences to Xi Jinping following the casualties caused by the earthquake in southwest China.

It is noted that the President expressed words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of the deceased, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Let us remind you that in the Tibet Autonomous Region in the southwest of China on Tuesday, January 7, at 09:05 Beijing time, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 occurred. According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, the epicenter of the tremors was located in Dingji County (Tingri) at a depth of 10 km.

Reports indicate 95 fatalities. Additionally, 130 individuals sustained injuries, reports the Xinhua news agency.

Over 3,400 rescuers and more than 340 medical personnel have been dispatched to the earthquake-affected area.