The UN held a ceremonial tribute Thursday for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died earlier this month in a helicopter crash.
“President Raisi led Iran at a challenging time for the country, the region and globally,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres advised delegates on the UN General Assembly, the place a minute of silence was noticed.
“In these troublesome occasions, worldwide and regional cooperation are wanted greater than ever. Such cooperation is crucial to constructing confidence, stopping battle and resolving disputes.
“I wish to assure that the United Nations stands in solidarity with the Iranian people and in the quest for peace, development and fundamental freedoms,” stated Guterres, extending his “deepest condolences” to the Iranian authorities and other people.
President of the General Assembly, Dennis Francis, stated he’s assured that the Iranian folks’s resilience will information them to show “remarkable strength in this difficult time” of mourning.
“As a sovereign founding member state of this organization, I also have no doubt that Iran will look beyond the passing of His Excellency President Raisi and continue its engagement in shaping contemporary international relations,” Francis added.
Tehran’s Ambassador to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani stated the “tragic passing” of Raisi has been a “profound loss” for the Iranian folks.
Stressing that Raisi was a “dedicated leader” who was “widely respected for his tireless efforts to foster good neighborliness, build confidence and promote dialogue about within the region and beyond.”
The U.S. didn’t attend the tribute.
Ahead of the ceremony, folks — holding indicators that stated: “Shame on UN Holding Memorial For Raisi Butcher of Tehran” — protested outdoors UN headquarters in New York.
Source: www.anews.com.tr