On December 19, the Founder of Peace and National Unity - Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, which reads:

"Dear Mr. President,

We were deeply saddened by the news of the death and injury of a large number of people, as well as the damage to many buildings and structures due to the strong earthquake in the provinces of Gansu and Qinghai of the People's Republic of China.

In connection with this heavy tragedy, I express my sincere sympathy and condolences to you and the relatives of the deceased. I wish full recovery to all the injured."