Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:20am on 20 May 2024,Monday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow over the tragic demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash. PM Modi praised Raisi's efforts in strengthening India-Iran bilateral relations and offered heartfelt condolences to their families and the people of Iran. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar also conveyed sympathies, highlighting India's solidarity with Iran during this difficult time. The crash occurred in East Azerbaijan province after Raisi's visit to inaugurate a dam project with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev. The Indian government mourns the loss of these distinguished leaders.
