Chinese FM sends condolences over deadly terrorist attack in Kenya

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has sent condolences to his Kenyan counterpart Monica Juma over the deadly terrorist attack at an upscale hotel and business complex in Nairobi on Tuesday.

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.[File Photo:VCG]

In a condolence message sent to Juma on Friday, Wang said he was shocked to learn that a terrorist attack took place in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, which has caused heavy casualties.

He expressed deep sorrow for the innocent victims and sincere sympathy for the injured and bereaved families.

Security forces help civilians flee the scene as cars burn behind, at a hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 15, 2019. [Photo: AP/Ben Curtis]

Wang said that China condemns terrorism and violence in any form and will continue to firmly support Kenya's efforts to crack down on terrorism and maintain its national security and stability.