“We received more than 330 messages from top officials of different countries, which is indicative of the success of Iran’s foreign policy to develop international ties”, Kanaani said on Monday during his weekly press briefing in Tehran.
He extended his condolences over the martyrdom of President Raisi and his companions in a helicopter crash and expressed gratitude towards foreign high-ranking delegations for taking part in memorial services for the martyrs.
The spokesman hailed President Raisi and his foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian for their efforts to develop Iran’s ties with other countries and international bodies, which he said promoted the Islamic Republic’s status at the regional and international level.
True evidence for that is the great number of messages of sympathy the Islamic Republic received from other countries, coupled with the participation of foreign delegations in the mourning ceremonies held inside Iran, Kanaani noted.
He added that the presence of foreign officials in Iran’s diplomatic missions in other countries, minutes of silence observed at various international bodies as well as public mourning announced in some countries are other signs showing the success of Iran’s foreign policy.
Despite occurrence of the tragic incident, the Islamic Republic’s support of Palestine will not be interrupted and Tehran will continue its international, diplomatic and legal supports as the country sees the support as a responsibility and ethical duty for all, the spokesman underlined.
Message of condolence from Bahrain
The spokesman said he appreciated the Bahraini king for offering a message of sympathy over the martyrdom of President Raisi and his companions including Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian.
Through focusing on neighborhood policy, the late President Raisi tried to remove misunderstandings and strengthen relations with the neighbors, particularly those in the Persian Gulf region.
Iranian government’s policy on Africa
In his remarks, the spokesman referred to the Africa Day on May 25, saying the expansion of ties with Africa was on the agenda of President Raisi’s administration as his three trips to African states show.
Meanwhile, the deaths of president and his entourage will not hinder implementation of such a policy, he said.
“Our approach to fostering relations with different countries, the neighbors in particular, will not change.”
This item is being updated.
IRNA