# Xi extends condolences to Colombian president over deadly earthquake

https://mins.news/en/item/19700

- CGTN, 2026-08-11 10:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-11/Xi-extends-condolences-to-Colombian-president-over-severe-earthquake-1Pwu1v4Bdyo/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence on Tuesday to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella. The message followed a severe earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10 and caused deaths. Xi conveyed his sympathy over the deadly disaster. The communication was addressed directly to Colombia’s president.

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