No: 357, 26 November 2022, Press Release Regarding the Fire in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China

Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs 26.11.2022

We are deeply saddened to learn that a fire which broke out in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China caused loss of lives and injuries. We extend our condolences and wish speedy recovery to the injured.

We expect the reasons of the fire to be made public.

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