Xi sends Jinping condolences over passing of Chadian president

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolences to the head of Chad's transitional military council Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, over the passing of Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno.

In his message, on behalf of the Chinese government and people as well as in his own name, Xi expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathies to the Chadian government and people as well as President Deby's relatives.

(Cover: Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno arrives for a group photograph during the G5 Sahel summit, in Nouakchott, Mauritania, June 30, 2020. /AP)