Premier Offers Heartfelt Condolences to Iranian People, Gov’t over Tragic Death of President Raisi

Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Iranian people and government following the tragic helicopter crash that resulted in the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials.

‘On behalf of the People and Government of Ethiopia and myself, I express heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, people, and government of Iran over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed President Raeisi and Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian,’ the premier posted on X.

Recall a helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi, his Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir-Abdollahian, and several other officials crashed yesterday in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency