China News Service, March 18, According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, on the 18th, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian answered reporters’ questions on the death of Tanzanian President Magufuli, saying that China expresses its deep condolences to the tragic death of President Magufuli. The Tanzanian government and the relatives of President Magufuli expressed their sincere condolences.
Q: On March 17, the Tanzanian government announced that President Magufuli had passed away due to illness.
Does China express condolences to Tanzania?
What's your comment on President Magufuli?
A: During his lifetime, President Magufuli attached great importance to developing relations with China and made important contributions to promoting China-Tanzania cooperation in various fields.
China expresses its deep condolences for his unfortunate death and sincere condolences to the Tanzanian government and the relatives of President Magufuli.
President Magufuli is an outstanding leader of Tanzania, firmly defending national sovereignty, opposing foreign interference, leading the Tanzanian people to actively promote the country's economic and social development, and being supported by the Tanzanian people.
China cherishes the profound traditional friendship between China and Tanzania.
At this moment of grief, the Chinese people will stand firmly with the Tanzanian people.