The president conveyed his condolences on behalf of the Guyanese Government and people, in a letter sent to the highest authorities and the population of the Islamic Republic.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Iran during this difficult time,” Ali, who is also the rotating leader of the Caribbean Community, said.

Last Sunday, the helicopter carrying Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian crashed in an area affected by heavy fog. There were no survivors.

Leaders around the world have mourned Raisi’s death and some nations have declared official mourning in honor of the victims.

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