Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed his sincere condolences on Monday following the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter accident. The accident, which occurred amidst fog and rain, has deeply impacted both nations.
While addressing the press in Astana alongside Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu, Wang extended heartfelt sympathies to the families of the deceased, the Iranian government, and the Iranian people.
Wang highlighted the significant contributions of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian in fostering the development of China-Iran relations and promoting friendly regional cooperation. He also noted that China has been actively assisting in Iran's rescue efforts and will continue to provide necessary support during this difficult time.
Wang expressed confidence that the Iranian government and people possess the resilience to navigate through this challenging period.
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Wang Yi offers condolences over deaths of Iranian president, FM
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