Kim Jong Un in the message expressed deep sympathy and condolences to Xi Jinping and the Chinese party, government and people as well as to the bereaved families of the victims, upon hearing the sad news that heavy casualties were claimed due to a passenger airliner crash in China.

He sincerely hoped that the Chinese people would eradicate the aftereffects of the accident as early as possible and the bereaved family members would overcome sorrow and lead a stabilized life, under the leadership of the CPC with the general secretary as its core.