Rahmon expressed condolences to Putin, but not to the residents of GBAO

The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, sent a telegram of condolences to the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, regarding the tragedy at the mine in Kuzbass, reports the president’s press service.

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“I am deeply saddened by the news of the methane explosion at the Listvyazhnaya mine in the Kemerovo region, which has resulted in significant human casualties.”

“I ask you, esteemed Vladimir Vladimirovich, to convey on behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of Tajikistan our sincere condolences and feelings of sympathy to the relatives and loved ones of the deceased.”

“I wish a speedy recovery to all those affected by this tragedy,” the statement reads.

Emomali Rahmon expressed condolences to the President of Russia in connection with the tragedy in Russia, almost simultaneously with the fact that three people were killed and at least 15 were injured on November 25 in Tajikistan as a result of the shooting of peaceful protesters in the city of Khorog. However, the president of the country did not comment on the situation, did not express condolences to the families of the deceased in GBAO, and did not apologize to them.