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President Museveni mourns fallen Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed his condolences following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, describing him as a unifier and dedicated person. Speaking at the Iranian Embassy in Kampala, President Museveni recounted his recent meeting with President Raisi, highlighting his dedication and commitment to unity.
President Raisi passed away on 19th May, 2024, along with Iran Foreign Minister Dr. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several other officials, in a helicopter crash near the village of Uzi in East Azerbaijan province. They were returning from the inauguration of the Qiz-Qalasi Dam, a joint Iran-Azerbaijan project on the Aras transboundary border river.