Pakistan Army COAS General Syed Asim Munir had a telephonic call with the Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri, and extended deep condolences over the sad incident of a helicopter crash on 19 May 2024 which led to the demise of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minster Amir Abdollahain, and other important officials.
Pakistan Army Chief Hafiz Asim Munir expressed that late President Ebrahim Raisi and late Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian were exceptional leaders and true friends of Pakistan.
The COAS highlighted that the loss of the leaders and others was truly tragic and irreparable.
COAS on behalf of all ranks of the Pakistan Army extended prayers for the departed souls and well wishes for the bereaved families.
COAS Hafiz Asim Munir said that Pakistan has historic, cultural, and brotherly ties with Iran, and the Armed Forces of Pakistan and Iran have always stood together.
General Bagheri thanked COAS for sharing grief and vowed to continue the cooperation between the two militaries.
