On March 11, 2019, H.E. Mr. Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China extended condolences message to H. E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines ET302. Here is the full text of the message.

Excellency,

Upon learning with shock of the tragic crash of the Ethiopian Airlines flight which claimed lives of many including Ethiopian and Chinese citizens, I wish to, on behalf of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, extend my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones.