Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has publicly expressed his nation’s solidarity with China following a devastating residential fire in Hong Kong that has resulted in massive casualties. Through his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Caribbean leader conveyed profound sorrow regarding the tragic incident.
Díaz-Canel’s message specifically extended heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who perished in the blaze. This diplomatic gesture follows similar sentiments expressed by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, who earlier communicated messages of support and encouragement to both Chinese authorities and citizens.
The fire erupted at a high-rise residential building in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, culminating in one of the territory’s most severe fire disasters in recent history. According to the latest statistics released by the Hong Kong Fire Services Department on Thursday, the catastrophe has claimed 65 lives with approximately 70 individuals sustaining injuries. Rescue operations continue as hundreds remain unaccounted for, suggesting the death toll may further escalate.
Emergency response teams have been working tirelessly at the disaster site since the fire broke out, facing challenging conditions to extinguish flames and locate survivors. The incident has prompted preliminary investigations into building safety standards and emergency response protocols within Hong Kong’s densely populated urban areas.