Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) of the Pakistan Army, had a telephonic conversation with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces. COAS extended deep condolences over the tragic helicopter crash on May 19, 2024, which resulted in the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian, and other important officials.
COAS expressed that the late President Ebrahim Raisi and the late Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian were exceptional leaders and true friends of Pakistan. He emphasized that the loss of these leaders and others was truly tragic and irreparable. On behalf of all ranks of the Pakistan Army, COAS extended prayers for the departed souls and well wishes for the bereaved families.
He noted that Pakistan has historic, cultural, and brotherly ties with Iran, and that the Armed Forces of Pakistan and Iran have always stood together. General Bagheri thanked COAS for sharing in their grief and vowed to continue the cooperation between the two militaries.