Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister H Amir-Abdollahian, who died in a chopper crash, and said that India will stand with Iran in its “time of sorrow”.
PM Modi wrote in a post on X expressing grief about Iran’s loss stating that this has come as a shocker and he was deeply saddened with the tragic demise of Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He added that the latter’s contribution to strengthening the India-Iran bilateral relationship will always be remembered. PM further extended heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran.
Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His contribution to strengthening India-Iran bilateral relationship will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2024
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The Helicopter Crash
On May 19, the helicopter which was part of a convoy crashed near Varzaqan, while en route to Tabriz from Khudafarin. The aircraft was carrying President Dr Ebhrahim Raisi, senior leaders including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Governor General Malek Rahmati, and Mohammed Ali AleHashem, the representative of supreme leaders in East Azerbaijan.
The Aircraft was lost after 30 minutes after it took off, reportedly it experienced bad weather while it was crossing a mountainous region in the country’s east Azerbaijan province.
India-Iran Ties
On May 13, India signed a 10-year Contract with Iran to develop and operate the Chabhar port. The Contract was signed with Iran to help them plan strategically to expand the trade with Central Asia. India has also taken the infrastructure and trade partnership with the Islamic Republic.
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S Jaishankar Condoles Death of Iranian Leaders
He said in a post of X The shocking news of Iran’s President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister H. Amir-Abdollahian passing away in a helicopter crash. He recalled his meeting with them which was recently in January 2024. He stated that our condolences to their family and India will stand with the people of Iran during the time of their tragedy.
Deeply shocked to hear of the passing away of Iran’s President Dr Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister H. Amir-Abdollahian in the helicopter crash.
Recall my many meetings with them, most recently in January 2024.
Our condolences to their families. We stand with the people of…
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (Modi Ka Parivar) (@DrSJaishankar) May 20, 2024
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