PM Offers Condolence to Chinese President over Plane Crash

ADDIS ABABA – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the China Eastern Airlines plane crash.

The passenger plane of China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 crashed on Monday with 132 people on board.

Abiy has expressed heartfelt condolences in a message he sent to President Xi on Wednesday.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of all those impacted by the unfortunate event,” the Prime Minister said.

He further wished the Chinese President well-being and the people peace, progress and prosperity.