The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday held a minute of silence during a plenary session in honour of Raisi.
Dennis Francis, president of the 78th session of the UNGA, led the tribute. The UNGA president also extended his condolences to the Iranian government and its people.
The UN Security Council observed a minute of silence for the president and his delegation, and the UN flag was lowered to half-mast as a sign of respect on Tuesday.
Li Hongzhong, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, mourned the passing of Raisi at the Iranian embassy in China on Friday.
Li, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed deep condolences over the tragic death of Raisi to the Iranian government and people.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 