Rome, Jan. 7 (LaPresse) – ‘Having learned the sad news of the earthquake that struck the Autonomous Region of Tibet causing numerous victims and injuries, as well as extensive damage in several counties, I would like to offer you, Mr President, the most sincere condolences of the Italian people and the expressions of my personal feelings of condolence’. Thus the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, in the message sent to the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping. ‘The Italian Republic is close to the mourning of the friendly Chinese people and, in particular, to the grief of the families of those who lost their lives as a result of the earthquake. We wish the injured a speedy and complete recovery, with our thoughts also turned to the important effort that rescue teams are making in these hours. In a spirit of friendship and shared solidarity,’ added the Head of State.
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