More leaders of foreign governments and international and regional organizations sent messages to Chinese leaders, or in other ways, to express their deep condolence over the devastating earthquake in Wenchuan, Sichuan. They also expressed support for the Chinese government's disaster relief efforts.

Pedro Verona Rodrigues Pires, president of the Republic of Cape Verde, extended profound sympathy, condolences and support to the Chinese people, expressing belief that the Chinese people will certainly overcome difficulties and rebuild their homeland.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo Isidore Mvouba expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Chinese people and deep sympathy to the victims' families.

Joseph Kabila, president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), conveyed profound sympathy of the DRC people to the Chinese people.

President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti extended sincere condolences and deep sympathy to the Chinese people. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti Mahamoud Ali Youssouf said his country will spare no efforts to support China.

El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba, president of Gabon, expressed condolences to the Chinese side and extended sympathy and support to the victims' families.

Cameroon President Paul Biya and Prime Minister Inoni Ephraim sent condolences to China, expressing belief that under the leadership of the Chinese government, the Chinese people will surely conquer the earthquake disaster and rebuild their homeland.

President of Cote d'Ivoire Laurent Gbagbo expressed deep sympathy and sincere condolences to China, expressing belief that the Chinese government and people will unite together to win the battle against the disaster. Defense Minister Amani N'Guessan Michel and Foreign Minister Bakayoko Youssouf extended sympathy and condolences to the Chinese side. They believed that the Chinese government is capable of properly handling the earthquake disaster and starting the reconstruction work as soon as possible.

President Marc Ravalomanana and Foreign Minister Marcel Ranjeva of Madagascar extended sincere condolences to the Chinese people. The people of Madagascar felt sympathy for the Chinese people and supported the disaster relief efforts by the Chinese government and people, they added.

Mozambican President Armando Emilio Guebuza expressed deep admiration for the swift response of the Chinese government and extended profound sympathy and condolences to the victims' families.

Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno said he felt deep sorrow for the huge casualties and heavy property losses caused by the earthquake, exprssing sincere condolences and firm support for the people in the disaster-stricken areas.

President Amani Abeid Karume of Zanzibar of the United Republic of Tanzania expressed sincere condolences to China, expressing belief that the Chinese people will conquer difficulties with dauntless efforts.

Prime Minister Apollo Robin Nsibambi of the Republic of Uganda, on behalf of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the government and people of Uganda, expressed sincere condolences to the Chinese government and people.

Kenneth David Kaunda, the first President of Zambia, sent condolences to China and believed that under the leadership of the Chinese government, the Chinese people will be able to conquer the disaster.

Hugo Rafael Ch醰ez Fr韆s, president of Venezuela, expressed profound condolences to those killed in the earthquake disaster, adding that he believed the Chinese government will surely be able to overcome sorrow and his country is ready to offer any assistance.

Prime Minister of Barbados David Thompson said he felt deep sorrow for the heavy casualties caused by the earthquake and extended sympathy to the victims' families. He believed that the Chinese government will surely win the battle against the disaster. The government and people of Barbados will unswervingly support the Chinese government and people.

Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu expressed profound sympathy to the friendly Chinese people and sincere sympathy to the relatives of the victims.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn, Mexican Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa Cantellano, Malaysian Foreign Minister Rais Yatim, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Prince Mohamed Bolkiah of Brunei, Minister of National Heritage and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and the Regional Counter-Terrorism Structure Executive Committee of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization ( SCO) also extended sympathy to the Chinese government and people, as well as their condolences to the victims.