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Museveni mourns fallen Iranian President Raisi

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President Museveni has described the fallen Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi as a unifier and a dedicated person.

When His Excellency visited us recently, I could see that he was a very dedicated person but also a unifier. You remember we finished our meeting at Entebbe quite late, but he insisted on going at night to see the projects Iran had done here in the suburbs. Then from there, he went to Old Kampala Mosque. He is a Shia,
but he went to the mosque of the Sunnis and while there he found our Archbishop because of the Inter Religious Council and we don’t believe in sectarianism. This showed two things; first of all, his personal dedication and his belief in the unity of the people,he said.

The President made the remarks on Wednesday at the Iranian Embassy in
Kampala while mourning H.E Raisi who died on 19 May, 2024 along with Iran Foreign Minister, Dr. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian,and several other officials after his helicopter crashed near the village of Uzi in East Azerbaijan province. H.E Raisi and other top government officials were returning from the inauguration of the Qiz- Qalasi Dam, a joint Iran-Azerbaijan project on the Aras transboundary border river.

President Museveni noted that it was a big shock when he heard about the death of H.E Raisi.

“I have been following him travelling to many places like Venezuela, Pakistan, India, Russia and other countries. He was a very active person,” he said.
You should put that picture where he was with the Mufti and the Archbishop on social media. It is very important; it’s a legacy for

President Museveni also assured the people of Iran that the people of Uganda are with them in this trying moment and promised that the East African country will continue working with them for the betterment of the two countries.

As I have written in the book here, we have been dealing with Iranian leaders ever since we came into government,he noted.

In his remarks, H.E Majid Saffar, the Ambassador of Iran to Uganda thanked President Museveni for the gesture, describing it as a testament to the deep bonds of friendship and solidarity
between Uganda and Iran.

We extend our deepest gratitude to you, Your Excellency, for standing with us during this time of remembrance and reflection. Your support means a great deal to the Iranian people. May the and several other officials after his helicopter crashed near the village of Uzi in East Azerbaijan province. H.E Raisi and other top government officials were returning from the inauguration of the Qiz- Qalasi Dam, a joint Iran-Azerbaijan project on the Aras transboundary border river.

President Museveni noted that it was a big shock when he heard about the death of H.E Raisi.

I have been following him travelling to many places like Venezuela, Pakistan, India, Russia and other countries. He was a very active person,he said.

You should put that picture where he was with the Mufti and the Archbishop on social media. It is very important; it’s a legacy for
His Excellency, Raisi. May his Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

President Museveni also assured the people of Iran that the people of Uganda are with them in this trying moment and promised that the East African country will continue working with them for the betterment of the two countries.

As I have written in the book here, we have been dealing with Iranian leaders ever since we came into government,he noted.

In his remarks, H.E Majid Saffar, the Ambassador of Iran to Uganda thanked President Museveni for the gesture, describing it as a testament to the deep bonds of friendship and solidarity between Uganda and Iran.

“We extend our deepest gratitude to you, Your Excellency, for standing with us during this time of remembrance and reflection.” he said

“Your support means a great deal to the Iranian people. May theWe remember them not only as prominent figures but as symbols of resilience, diplomacy, and commitment to our great nation,” he added.

In accordance with the Iranian Constitution, the First VicePresident, H.E. Mohammad Mokhber, has since assumed the duties of the President until a new election is held within a maximum of 50 days. Additionally, Mr. Ali Bagheri Kani, the Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, has been appointed as the acting Foreign Minister, ensuring the continuity of
leadership during this time.

In attendance was the Permanent Secretary- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, among other officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Iranian Embassy

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