Xi extends condolences to Iraqi president over hospital fire accident

BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolence to Iraqi President Barham Salih over a fire accident that caused heavy casualties in a hospital in the Middle East country.

In his message, Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, expressed deep condolences to the victims and extended sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured.