UAE expresses solidarity with China over victims of apartment complex fire

AFP

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with China over the victims of a major fire in an apartment complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Wednesday that killed at least 94, with dozens still missing.

The fire, which blazed through multiple residential blocks on Wednesday, is considered the city's worst fire in 80 years. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the victim's families, the government and people of China over this tragedy, wishing a speedy recovery to all those injured.

 

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