The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag, sent deep condolences to the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, in connection with the numerous casualties and injuries caused by a gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province.

On behalf of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and on his own behalf, Hero-Arkadag conveyed words of sympathy and support to all the families and friends of the deceased at this difficult time, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.