Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses the opening of a study session at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance) on Feb 7, 2023. Xi on March 1, 2023 sent a message of condolence to Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou over the deadly train collision in the country. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolence to Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou over the deadly train collision in the country.

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Xi said that upon learning of the deadly collision, which caused heavy casualties, he would like to express deep condolences over the victims, offer sincere sympathies to the bereaved families, and wish the injured a speedy recovery on behalf of the Chinese government and people.