The Cuban leader sent the message through his social network account X, where he expressed his regret for the fire that has so far killed more than 60 peole.
Diaz-Canel conveyed his condolences, which he also extended “to the families and friends of the victims”.
Earlier, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez sent a message of encouragement to the Chinese authorities and people.
According to the latest data from the Department of Fire Services on Thursday, the number of deaths from the fire that ravaged a residential complex in the district of Tai Po, Hong Kong, increased to 65 people, with 70 injured and hundreds more missing.
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