00:00And the Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his condolences to Colombia following the powerful earthquake that struck the country
00:06and caused significant loss of life and material damage from Beijing.
00:10Our correspondent Bruno Falce has the details.
00:14Greetings, comrades. I'm reporting from Beijing where the Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences on Tuesday, today,
00:24to the Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella.
00:27Following the powerful earthquake that struck the country, the 7.4 magnitude quake that hit the western Colombia and caused
00:37severe damage to homes and infrastructure.
00:41Why rescue operation and damage assessments are still underway?
00:46In response to the disaster, the President Xi Jinping expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of life and material
00:54damage caused by the earthquake.
00:57On behalf of the Chinese government and the people, the President expressed the deep mourning for the victims and sincere
01:06condolences to the families of those who died and to those who are injured.
01:12Xi Jinping also expressed the confidence of the Colombian people that will unite to overcome the disaster and rebuild their
01:24homes as soon as possible.
01:26With this news, from here, the capital of China will go back with you in the studios.
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