Govt& people of Pakistan shocked over martyrdom of Iranian President: FO

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (SABAH): The Government and the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news of the martyrdom of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. SeyyedEbrahimRaisi, and the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and to the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran in this moment of profound sorrow and grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the martyrs and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran. We stand in solidarity with them in this time of National tragedy,” it stated.

President Dr. SeyyedEbrahimRaisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were esteemed leaders and statesmen whose contributions to their country and reinforcing Pakistan-Iran relations and regional cooperation will always be remembered.

They visited Pakistan this April when important understandings were reached by the two sides to further solidify our bilateral ties.

Pakistan reiterates its commitment to furthering the bonds of friendship and cooperation with Iran, as envisioned by the late leaders.  May the departed souls rest in eternal peace in Jannah.