Diplomatic envoys expressed their support for the people of Xinjiang yesterday while visiting Urumqi, where the deadly July 5 riot claimed 197 lives.

Invited by the local government, diplomatic envoys from 26 countries and regions were taking part in a five-day visit to the northwestern Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region that began on Monday.

Security was tight and traffic control was intensified in the capital city. Some roads were sealed off for the ambassadors and diplomats to pass through.