In his message, Xi also expressed condolences to the leaders of India and the UK, since the Boeing 787-8 aircraft had on board 230 passengers including 169 Indians and 53 British nationals when it crashed into a residential area. The only survivor in the accident was a British man named Vishwas Kumar Ramesh.
World Leaders Offer Support and Solace
"It's absolutely devastating," the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said of the incident, adding that his thoughts were with the victims' families. In a public message, King Charles III said he was "devastated at this appalling tragedy," adding that he had prayed for those affected in countries around the world.
US President Donald Trump called it "one of the worst aviation accidents in history" and reiterated the readiness of the US to help India in any way. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also expressed sadness, saying one Canadian citizen was among the dead and that Canadian transportation officials are in contact with Indian officials.
World Rallying Behind India
As rescue operations are in progress and investigations are underway, global leaders have expressed solidarity with India. The crash, which touched several nationalities, has set off a series of coordinated international engagement, condolence, and support gestures with the families of the victims, and the Indian government.
