Xi extends condolences to Turkish President Erdogan, Syrian President Bashar over strong earthquakes

People check damaged buildings after the earthquakes in Malatya, Türkiye, on Feb. 6, 2023. (Photo: Xinhua)

BEIJING, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent messages of condolence to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad respectively over strong earthquakes in the two countries.