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Message of condolence from the CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov on the coal mine tragedy in the Republic of Kazakhstan
29.10.2023To the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan,
Member of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security
Treaty Organization
K-J.K.TOKAYEV
Dear Kasym-Jomart Kemelevich!
On behalf of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and on my own behalf, please accept my deepest condolences on the tragedy resulting in casualties at the Kostenko mine of the Coal Department of “Arcelor Mital Temirtau” JSC.
Sharing with you the pain of this great loss, I express my sincere condolences to all Kazakhstanis and especially to those who have lost loved ones. I ask you to convey words of sympathy and support to the families of the victims, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured. We grieve with you at this difficult time.
We are confident that all necessary measures will be taken to provide assistance to the families of the dead and injured.
I. Tasmagambetov
