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Panama expresses condolences to China after deadly coal mine explosion

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Panama has conveyed its condolences to China following a deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province.
  • The explosion resulted in dozens of fatalities and multiple injuries, causing grief to many families.
  • Panama's Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity with the Chinese people and supported the rescue efforts for the injured.

The Panamanian government has extended its deepest sympathies to the People's Republic of China after a tragic gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province claimed numerous lives and left many injured.

Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez conveyed the nation's solidarity to Chinese Ambassador Xu Xueyuan in an official note dated May 23, 2026. The communication expressed profound condolences for the "tragic gas explosion" that has plunged many families into mourning.

On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Panama (...) I wish to express our deepest condolences for the tragic gas explosion that occurred in a coal mine in Shanxi province, which has claimed numerous lives and left many families in mourning.

· Javier Martínez-Acha VásquezThe Panamanian Foreign Minister expressed the nation's sympathy in an official note to the Chinese Ambassador.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also offered its support to the rescue teams working at the site and wished a swift recovery to those injured in the accident. Reports indicate that at least 90 people died in the explosion at the Liushenyu mine, marking it as the worst mining disaster of its kind in China in 17 years.

According to Xinhua, 247 workers were present when the explosion occurred. While most were rescued, nearly 350 emergency personnel were deployed for search and rescue operations. In response to the tragedy, the Chinese government has ordered enhanced measures against illegal mining activities and increased safety protocols within the mining sector.

our most sincere expressions of regret to the families of the victims, as well as to all those affected by this tragedy.

· Panamanian Foreign MinistryThe ministry reiterated its condolences in its diplomatic message.
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