China

China’s Leader Xi Jinping:

“Deep condolences to the Iranian government and people, Raisi’s tragic death is a great loss to the Iranian people, and the Chinese people also lost a good friend,”

 

Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin:

“Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi was an outstanding politician whose entire life was devoted to serving his Motherland. He enjoyed the well-deserved respect of his compatriots and high prestige beyond his country. As a true friend of Russia, he made an invaluable personal contribution to the development of good neighborly relations between our countries and made great efforts to advance them to the level of strategic partnership, I have had the privilege of meeting Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on multiple occasions, and I will always cherish the fond memories of this wonderful man. Please convey my heartfelt condolences and support to the family and friends of the late President, as well as to all those affected by this tragic incident. I extend my wishes for strength to the Iranian people as they navigate through this challenging and irreparable loss,”

 

India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi:

“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. India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow.”

 

Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif:

“Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and the flag will fly at half-mast as a mark of respect for President Raisi and his companions and in solidarity with Brotherly Iran.”

 

Türkiye

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

“I ask the Almighty God for mercy for my dear counterpart, my brother, and the honorable president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Ebrahim Raisi, who unfortunately passed away in a helicopter accident. I wish God’s mercy for the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran and others who lost their lives in the helicopter accident. I express my deepest condolences to the nation and the government of Iran, especially to (Grand) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the leader of Iran, and the honorable Raisi family and other deceased. As a counterpart who personally witnessed his efforts to calm to serve the people of Iran and the region during his tenure, I remember Mr. Raisi with respect and gratitude.

 

European Union

President of the European Council, Charles Michel:

“The European Union offers its condolences for the death of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdollahian, and other Iranian officials involved in the tragic helicopter crash on Sunday. The EU expresses its sympathies to the families of all the victims and to the Iranian citizens affected.”

 

Saudi Arabia

King Salman:

“We learnt of the news of the death of His Excellency Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and his companions – may God have mercy on them – and we send you and the brotherly people of the Islamic Republic of Iran our deepest and sincere condolences.”

 

Egypt

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi:

“The president of the Arab Republic of Egypt prays that the deceased Iranian President and the departed may rest in God Almighty’s mercy, and grant their families patience and solace, expressing the solidarity of the Arab Republic of Egypt with the Iranian leadership and people in this terrible incident.”

 

Iraq

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani

“We express our solidarity with the brotherly Iranian people and the officials of the Islamic Republic during this painful tragedy.”

 

Japan

Spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi:

“The country expresses its deepest condolences to the government and people of Iran over the death of President Raisi and the foreign minister.”

 

Jordan

King Abdullah:

“Deepest condolences to the brothers, leadership, government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the death of Brother President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Brother Hossein Amir-Abdullahian and those accompanying them. May God have mercy on them all. We stand in solidarity with our brothers in Iran in this difficult circumstance.”

 

Malaysia

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim:

“His (President Raisi’s) dedication to justice, peace, and the upliftment of the ummah [the Islamic community] was truly inspiring. In our meeting last November, we committed ourselves to bolstering Malaysia-Iran relations, working together for the betterment of our peoples and the Muslim world. Our pledge will be fulfilled.”

 

Pope Francis

The Pope sent condolences to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.

“I send condolences upon the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and all who perished in yesterday’s helicopter crash, Entrusting the souls of the deceased to the mercy of the Almighty, and with prayers for those who mourn their loss, especially their families, I send the assurance of spiritual closeness to the nation at this difficult time.”

 

Qatar

Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani:

“Asking God Almighty for mercy and forgiveness for [those killed] and for their families with patience and solace. We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.”

 

Sudan

Sudan’s Sovereign Council Head, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan:

“Our sincere condolences and sympathy to the friendly Iranian people. We pray to God Almighty that he may have mercy on the President and his companions, and grant their families patience and solace, expressing the solidarity of the Government of Sudan and its people with the leadership and the Iranian people in this great loss,”

 

Syria

Syrian Presiden Bashar Al-Assad affirmed Syria’s solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the families of the dead. President Assad added that Syria had worked with the late president to ensure strategic ties between Syria and Iran remained prosperous, recalling Raisi’s important visit to Syria as part of enhancing ties for the benefit of both nations.

 

Venezuela

President Nicolas Maduro

“Deeply saddened to have to say goodbye to an exemplary person, an extraordinary leader of the world as our brother Ebrahim is, and will always be, an excellent human being, defender of the sovereignty of his people, and unconditional friend of our country.”

 

United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan“I extend my deepest condolences to the Iranian government and people over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and those accompanying them following a tragic accident.”

 

Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

“I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the sad demise of President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and members of the entourage in the tragic accident of the helicopter carrying them. In this hour of grief, on behalf of the Government of Bangladesh and on my own behalf, I convey our deepest condolences to the Government and the brotherly people of Iran.”

Announcing a national day of mourning on Thursday (23 May), She added: “On the day, the national flag will be at half-mast in all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions and educational institutions, including all government and private buildings and Bangladesh missions abroad.”

 

Nigeria

Presidential Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale:

“President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi; Iranian foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials in a helicopter crash. President Tinubu expresses profound grief over this disturbing tragedy, and describes President Raisi as a leader who was passionately committed to the development of Iran.”

 

Afghanistan

Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund:

“We share our grief with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the people of that country and offer our condolences to all the families of the victims, the nation and the government of Iran,”

 

Vietnam

“Acting State President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and President of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, are grieved to learn about the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other members of the entourage. They extended their deepest condolences to the interim President of Iran, Mohammad Mokhber, Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and through them, to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei; the government and people of Iran.”

 

The World Health Organization

“We express our condolences to the people of Iran and the families of the late President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and all those who lost their lives in the helicopter crash yesterday,”

 

United Nations

Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

“The Secretary-General is saddened by the death of Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and their colleagues in a helicopter accident on 19 May. The Secretary-General expresses his sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and to the Government and people of Iran.”

The United Nations office in Geneva also raised the flag of our country at half-mast in the headquarters of this organization as a sign of sympathy with the Iranian nation.

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