The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei held separate meetings with the visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani as well as the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas Ismail Haniyeh.
Ayatollah Khamenei further held a meeting with Kais Saied, the Tunisian president who offered condolences to the Leader over the martyrdom of President Raeisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
The Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri also offered condolences to the Leader of the Revolution in a meeting.
Expressing gratitude to the Lebanese government and people's sympathy with Iranians in the recent helicopter crash, the Leader in the meeting with Berri underlined that the declaration of public mourning in Lebanon indicates the full cooperation of the two countries.
He described the recent incident as the loss of a prominent figure, pointing out that this is difficult for Iranians. However, he expressed confidence that the Iranian nation will use this bitter event as an opportunity, just as it has been done in the past years with difficult events.
Referring to the Gaza war, Ayatollah Khamenei stressed that Lebanon's entry into the recent war in Palestine and Gaza had a profound impact, saying if this had not been done, it would certainly have caused the greatest damage to Lebanon itself.
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar also extended condolences to Leader in a meeting.
Ayatollah Khamenei thanked the Qatar emir and nation for their sympathy in the recent tragedy and emphasized the need to continue cooperation between the two countries for progress.
He described the loss of President Raisi as difficult, but assured that the country's movement would continue and the relationship between Iran and Qatar would remain strong.
In light of the regional conditions and enemies' attempts to undermine stability and peace, he emphasized that the only viable path for the countries in the region is to pursue cooperation and unity.
Al Thani, for his part, offered condolences on the passing of the late president and his entourage, saying that the relations between Iran and Qatar have always been strong and that path will continue.
The only way to address regional threats is through the cooperation and solidarity of neighboring countries, he stated, adding, "There are no limits to expanding our relations with Iran."
MNA
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