Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent condolences to the Supreme Spiritual Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in connection with the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and those accompanying him as a result of the tragedy in the north of the country.

The letter emphasizes that Ebrahim Raisi made a huge contribution to the development of comprehensive cooperation and long-term partnership between Uzbekistan and Iran.

The head of Uzbekistan noted that the bright memory of Ibrahim Raisi will forever remain in the hearts of the peoples of the two countries.

The President of Uzbekistan expressed sincere condolences and support to the friendly people of Iran, as well as to the families and friends of the victims.

On 19 May, a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed in the north-west of the country, Iranian media reported.