Statement by Prime Minister Kishida on the Passing of H.E. Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim RAISI, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

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[Title] Statement by Prime Minister Kishida on the Passing of H.E. Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim RAISI, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

[Place]

[Date] May 20, 2024

[Source] Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat

[Notes] Provisional translation

[Full text]

I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of H.E. Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim RAISI, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Based on the long standing friendly relations between Japan and Iran, I have had a series of candid discussions with President Raisi on the bilateral relationship between Japan and Iran as well as the regional situation, through summit meetings and telephone talks.

On behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Government of Iran, the people of Iran and the bereaved family.