External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited the Iranian embassy in Delhi on Tuesday to express India’s deepest condolences following the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash over the weekend. In honor of President Raisi, a one-day state mourning is being observed across India on Tuesday.
“Visited the Embassy of Iran in Delhi today to convey our deepest condolences on the tragic passing away of President Ebrahim Raisi and my colleague, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian,” Jaishankar announced on social media platform X. He further remarked, “They will always be remembered as friends of India who contributed immensely to the growth of the India-Iran relationship.”
Jaishankar emphasized India’s solidarity with the Iranian people during this “very difficult time,” reinforcing the strong diplomatic ties between the two nations.
The helicopter crash occurred on Sunday as 63-year-old President Raisi and his entourage were traveling to the northwestern city of Tabriz after a visit to a locality near the Azerbaijan-Iran border.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed profound grief over the loss of the Iranian leaders and other high-ranking officials. In a heartfelt post on X, he acknowledged President Raisi’s significant role in enhancing India-Iran relations. “Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His contribution to strengthening the India-Iran bilateral relationship will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran. India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow,” Modi wrote.
The Indian government and its people stand united with Iran, mourning the loss of leaders who played pivotal roles in fostering strong bilateral ties.
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