Tokayev Offers Condolences to Xi After Hong Kong Fire

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent heartfelt condolences to China’s President Xi Jinping after a devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong claimed at least 44 lives and left hundreds missing.

President Tokayev expressed deep sympathy to the Chinese people and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured in the tragic incident, The Caspian Post informs via Kazakh media.

A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong erupted in a densely populated residential tower, quickly spreading through multiple floors and trapping many residents inside. Emergency crews battled the blaze for hours as smoke filled stairwells and blocked escape routes.

The incident claimed at least 44 lives, while hundreds remain unaccounted for as rescue teams continue search operations. Authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause, amid rising concerns over building safety and emergency preparedness in the city.