MALAYSIA MOURNS THE PASSING OF IRANIAN PRESIDENT AND FOREIGN MINISTER

 

On 19 May 2024, at approximately 1630 local time, it was reported that a helicopter ferrying President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and others made an emergency landing while returning to Tehran in the central Dizmar Forest, located between the villages of Brazin and Ardeshiri in East Azerbaijan province. The President had traveled to East Azerbaijan province earlier in the day to inaugurate the joint Qizqalaasi dam on the Aras border river with the President of Azerbaijan.

The Government of Iran has since confirmed the tragic news that President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and all other passengers onboard have perished in the ill-fated helicopter crash.

The Government and people of Malaysia extend their deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, the people of Iran, and all those affected by this tragic incident.

In this moment of grief, Malaysia stands in solidarity with Iran and offers our thoughts and prayers to the nation during this difficult time.

 

 

PUTRAJAYA

20 May 2024