“India stands in solidarity with people of Iran”: Jaishankar at Iran embassy after tragic demise of Raisi, counterpart Abdollahian

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the Iran embassy in the national capital on Tuesday and conveyed India’s “deepest condolences” on the tragic demise of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

Jaishankar, remembered the Iranian leaders as “friends of India” who contributed immensely to the growth of the India-Iran relationship.

In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, “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. They will always be remembered as friends of India who contributed immensely to the growth of the India-Iran relationship.” “Government of India stands in solidarity with the people of Iran at this very difficult time,” he added.

A one-day state mourning is being observed across India on Tuesday as a mark of respect for Raisi.(ANI)

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