Concern Over Iranian President’s Helicopter Incident Expressed by Azerbaijan President
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev voiced his concern over the crash landing of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi’s helicopter, emphasizing his distress about the incident and its potential implications for high-ranking officials’ safety.
Statement by President Aliyev
Mr. Aliyev expressed deep sadness on X about the helicopter crash involving President Raisi and his high-ranking delegation. He prays with them and unifies himself with them.
President Aliyev sent his thoughts and prayers to President Raisi and all those who were onboard. “Our thoughts and prayers are with President Ibrahim Raisi and members of his entourage accompanying him on this trip. As a neighbouring brotherly state, the Republic of Azerbaijan stands ready to provide any assistance necessary,” he added.
Incident details: Azerbaijan
Iran’s legitimate information organization conveyed that a helicopter transporting the country’s president crash-landed after the inauguration of a dam near the Iran-Azerbaijan border.
Dam inauguration ceremony
Azerbaijani leaders emphasized the event’s significance, spotlighting strong ties with Iran, the state’s essential trading companion amongst Muslims. Their emphasis on the one bond displays the intensity of their courting and the strategic importance of their partnership.
Delegation members involved
Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Araqchi, deputy Foreign minister of Political affairs international representative, supreme leader of Province Khora East Azerbaijan, Rahmat Malik, governor of East Azarbaijan were among other ranking officials present in that chopper when it crashed but fortunately not fatally injured themselves only got minor injuries such like fractures arm or leg, etc.
