The Founder of Peace and National Unity - Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a message of condolences to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
The message reads, in particular:
"Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,
We are deeply saddened by the news of the gas explosion that took place in an apartment block in Magnitogorsk, as a result of which dozens of people were killed and injured.
While expressing my sincere sympathy and support to the friendly people of Russia in connection with this tragedy, please convey our sympathies to the families and friends of the victims and our wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured.”