DUSHANBE, 03.01.2019. (NIAT Khovar) – The Founderof Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republicof Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a message of condolences to the President ofthe Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

The message reads, in particular:

«Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,

We are deeply saddened by the news of the gas explosion that took place in anapartment block in Magnitogorsk, as a result of which dozens of people werekilled and injured.

While expressing my sincere condolences to the friendly people of Russia inconnection with this tragedy, please convey our sympathies to the families andfriends of the victims and our wishes for a speedy recovery to all thoseinjured.”