Iranian Embassy thanks India for attending Khamenei’s funeral
Iran has expressed gratitude and thanked India for its participation in the state funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and said the Islamic Republic will never forget this “gesture of friendship, compassion, and heartfelt respect.”
Expressing these views, the Iranian Embassy described the gesture as a “powerful expression of mutual respect,” saying it reflected the historical and cultural ties between the two countries.
On Friday, a high-level Indian delegation comprising Bihar Governor Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita paid tributes to the Iranian supreme leader, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes in February in Tehran.
Separately, Congress leader Salman Khurshid, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti, along with Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, and Christian religious leaders from India, also paid homage to the late Iranian leader.
In a long social media post, the Iranian Embassy thanked the Indian community for participation and said that the Islamic Republic will never forget this “gesture of friendship, compassion, and heartfelt respect.”
“The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Republic of India extends its heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to the friendly government and people of India, especially the official delegation that attended on behalf of the government and people of India, for participating in the funeral ceremonies and paying tribute to the martyred leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei,” the post read.
It noted that the “esteemed presence” of political leaders, Members of Parliament, eminent scholars, intellectuals, and leaders of India's diverse faiths and religious communities at these solemn ceremonies reflected the “deep historical, cultural, and human bonds between our two nations.”
“It also stood as a powerful expression of mutual respect and sincere solidarity with the people of Iran during this time of national mourning. The people of Iran will never forget this gesture of friendship, compassion, and heartfelt respect.
They regard it as a precious testament to the enduring ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of India, and as a valuable foundation for further strengthening the longstanding friendship between our two countries,” the post said.
“The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India once again conveys its sincere appreciation to all Indian officials, distinguished personalities, and the noble people of India who stood with the people of Iran and expressed their sympathy during this period of grief,” it added.
