Press release
Statement on the crash of China Eastern Airlines plane yesterday
- Published on: 22 March 2022
- Last updated on: 22 March 2022
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has expressed his condolences to the people of China on the loss of life as a result of yesterday’s plane crash in Guangxi province.
Minister Coveney said:
"I was deeply saddened to hear of the plane crash in Guangxi yesterday. This is a terrible tragedy for those most immediately affected but also for the people of China. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families at this sad time."