PM Modi Stands With Iran In Grief Over President Ebrahim Raisi’s Passing

Delhi/Hyderabad, May 20 (Maxim News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday condoled the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and said that India is with Iran in the time of sorrow. 

Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp

Expressing shock at the demise of the Iranian leader, PM Modi said his contribution to strengthening ties between the two nations will always be remembered. 

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

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Syed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of  Iran.  His contribution to strengthening India-Iran bilateral relationship will always be remembered by heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran.  India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow.” 

Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp

The EAM posted, “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.

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

EAM Jaishankar recalled many meetings with the Raisi, most recently in January,  “Our condolences to their families.  We stand with the people of Iran at the time of this tragedy, he said.

Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp

Iran’s Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) posted on X that President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and a group of officials accompanying them were martyred in a helicopter crash in Northwestern Iran. In light of the development, the Iranian cabinet has convened an urgent meeting.  (Maxim News)

---

More Stories :

Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe.  Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates