On September 12, 2023, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohammad Al-Manfi over the deadly storm in Libya.

Xi Jinping said he was shocked to learn of the storm which has caused heavy casualties and property losses in Libya. Xi Jinping said that he would like to express, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, deep condolences to the victims and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured. Xi Jinping expressed his belief that the Libyan people will surely overcome the difficulties together and defeat the disaster.