Sympathy to China over landslide in Sichuan province

President Tran Dai Quang on June 24 sent a message of sympathy to the President and Party General Secretary of China Xi Jinping over the serious loss of human life and property caused by landslides in China’s southwest province of Sichuan.

At the scene of the landslide. (Photo: news.cn)
At the scene of the landslide. (Photo: news.cn)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh also offered his condolences to China’s State Councillor Yang Jiechi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

A landslide hit Xinmo village in Diexi township, Maoxian County in the early morning of June 24, burying more than 120 people and 52 homes.

According to Xinhua news agency, a rescue crew of over 3,000 people are racing against time to save those still trapped. Fifteen people have been confirmed dead while 118 others remain missing.