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Xi Jinping and Global Leaders Extend Condolences to Nepal and China After Devastating Floods and Landslides

International leaders, including China's President Xi Jinping, Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Zhaparov, and others, extended condolences to Nepal and China following catastrophic floods and landslides that killed hundreds and caused widespread destruction. The disaster, which struck the border regions of Nepal and Tibet, prompted urgent diplomatic responses and humanitarian efforts.

Xi Jinping, China's leader, issued condolences to Nepal's government after a landslide near the border left hundreds dead. Xinhua reported that Xi extended condolences over a mudslide disaster in Nepal, while the Nation Thailand noted that Japan's Takaichi sent condolences to both China and Nepal after border floods. The timing of these messages, including Xi's first communication since the disaster, was highlighted by the New York Times. President Sadyr Zhaparov of Kyrgyzstan sent condolences to both China's President Xi Jinping and Nepal's President Ram Chandra Poudel. Kabar reported conflicting accounts: one stating Zhaparov sent condolences to Xi over floods in Tibet, and another stating he sent condolences to Poudel over floods in Nepal. The Saudi Press Agency noted that both the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince offered condolences to Nepal's President over victims of floods and landslides in Northern Nepal. Belarus's Lukashenko also extended condolences to both Nepal and Xi Jinping, while Palestine offered condolences to both nations over flood victims. The event underscores the scale of the disaster and the international response, with multiple sources confirming the loss of life and property. Divergences in reporting, such as the specific recipients of condolences and the timing of messages, reflect the complexity of cross-border communication in times of crisis.

Where Sources Diverge

Xinhua reported Xi Jinping extended condolences over a mudslide disaster in Nepal, while the Nation Thailand reported Takaichi sent condolences to China and Nepal after border floods.

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Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal

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Takaichi sends condolences to China and Nepal after border floods

Kabar reported President Sadyr Zhaparov sent condolences to China's President Xi Jinping over floods in Tibet, while another Kabar article reported he sent condolences to Nepal's President.

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President Sadyr Zhaparov sent a telegram to China's President Xi Jinping expressing condolences over the floods in Tibet Autonomous Region

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President Sadyr Zhaparov sent a telegram expressing condolences to Nepal's President Ram Chandra Poudel regarding the floods in Nepal

Saudi Press Agency reported the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince both offered condolences to Nepal's President over victims of floods and landslides in Northern Nepal.

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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Offers Condolences to Nepalese President over Victims of Floods and Landslides in Northern Nepal

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HRH the Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Nepalese President over Victims of Floods and Landslides in Northern Nepal

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WireWAFAAug 28, 10:13 PM
Palestine offers condolences to Nepal and China over flood victims - WAFA Agency

Palestine offers condolences to Nepal and China over flood victims WAFA Agency

WireSaudi Press AgencyAug 28, 09:33 PM
HRH the Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Nepalese President over Victims of Floods and Landslides in Northern Nepal - Saudi Press Agency

HRH the Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Nepalese President over Victims of Floods and Landslides in Northern Nepal Saudi Press Agency

WireSaudi Press AgencyAug 28, 09:33 PM
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Offers Condolences to Nepalese President over Victims of Floods and Landslides in Northern Nepal - Saudi Press Agency

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Offers Condolences to Nepalese President over Victims of Floods and Landslides in Northern Nepal Saudi Press Agency

IndependentNew York TimesAug 28, 07:20 PM
China Offers Condolences to Nepal While Emphasizing Disaster Began There

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, issued his first message to Nepal’s government since the landslide on Wednesday that has left hundreds dead near the countries’ border.

IndependentThe NationAug 28, 05:47 PM
Takaichi sends condolences to China and Nepal after border floods - Nation Thailand

Takaichi sends condolences to China and Nepal after border floods  Nation Thailand

WireKabarAug 28, 01:40 PM
Flood: Sadyr Zhaparov Expresses Condolences to Nepal's President

Bishkek, 28.08.26 /Kabar/. President Sadyr Zhaparov sent a telegram expressing condolences to Nepal's President Ram Chandra Poudel regarding the floods in Nepal, which have resulted in the deaths of people. "In the border areas of Nepal, the flood has caused significant damage,..."

StateXinhuaAug 28, 01:13 PM
Xinhua News | Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal - Xinhua

Xinhua News | Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal  Xinhua

WireKabarAug 28, 01:10 PM
Tibet Floods: President Sadyr Zhaparov Conveys Condolences to China

Bishkek, 26.08.26 /Kabar/. President Sadyr Zhaparov sent a telegram to China's President Xi Jinping expressing condolences over the floods in Tibet Autonomous Region, which resulted in casualties and the loss of property. "Regarding the floods in Tibet Autonomous Region of China..."

StateXinhuaAug 28, 12:05 PM
Urgent: Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal - Xinhua

Urgent: Xi extends condolences over mudslide disaster in Nepal  Xinhua

IndependentSovetskaya Belorussiya – Belarus' SegodnyaAug 28, 11:14 AM
Lukashenko extended condolences to Nepalese President over flood, landslide victims - СБ. Беларусь сегодня

Lukashenko extended condolences to Nepalese President over flood, landslide victims  СБ. Беларусь сегодня

IndependentSovetskaya Belorussiya – Belarus' SegodnyaAug 28, 10:21 AM
Lukashenko sent condolences to Xi Jinping following flooding in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region - СБ. Беларусь сегодня

Lukashenko sent condolences to Xi Jinping following flooding in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region  СБ. Беларусь сегодня