Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent his condolences to Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mohbar following the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
On behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, Mohber expressed his deep condolences and condolences to the family of President Raisi, the government and people of Iran, Xinhua reported.
Xi Jinping said that since his inauguration, President Raisi has made important contributions to protecting Iran’s security and stability, promoting national development and prosperity.
He also said that Raisi has made positive efforts to strengthen and expand China-Iran strategic cooperation.
According to Xi, Raisi’s tragic death is a great loss for the Iranian people, and the Chinese people have lost a good friend.
The Chinese government and the Chinese people highly value the traditional friendship between China and Iran, and said that with the joint efforts of both parties, the China-Iran strategic partnership will be further strengthened and developed.