We will stay firmly rooted in Chinese culture. We will collect and refine the defining symbols and best elements of Chinese culture and showcase them to the world. We will accelerate the development of China’s discourse and narrative systems, better tell China’s stories, make China’s voice heard, and present a China that is credible, appealing, and respectable.
习近平就伊朗总统莱希在直升机事故中遇难向伊朗第一副总统穆赫贝尔致唁电
发布时间：2024-05-21 09:24:24 | 来源：新华网 | 作者： | 责任编辑：张芃芃新华社北京5月20日电 5月20日，国家主席习近平就伊朗伊斯兰共和国总统莱希在直升机事故中不幸遇难向伊朗第一副总统穆赫贝尔致唁电。习近平代表中国政府和中国人民表示深切哀悼，向穆赫贝尔第一副总统、莱希总统亲属以及伊朗政府和人民表示诚挚慰问。
习近平指出，莱希总统就任以来，为维护伊朗安全稳定、促进国家发展繁荣作出重要贡献，也为巩固和深化中伊全面战略伙伴关系作出积极努力。他的不幸遇难是伊朗人民的巨大损失，也使中国人民失去了一位好朋友。中国政府和中国人民十分珍视中伊传统友谊，相信在双方共同努力下，中伊全面战略伙伴关系一定会不断巩固和发展。
Xi expresses condolences over death of Iranian president
BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed deep condolences over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter accident, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday.
In a message of condolence sent to Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and the people of China, expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathies to Mokhber, the family of President Raisi, and the Iranian government and people.
Xi said that since President Raisi took office, he made important contributions to maintaining Iran's security and stability and promoting national development and prosperity. He added that Raisi also made positive efforts to consolidate and deepen the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership.
Raisi's tragic death is a great loss to the Iranian people, and the Chinese people also lost a good friend, Xi said.
The Chinese government and Chinese people cherish the traditional friendship between China and Iran, Xi said, noting that with the joint efforts of both sides, the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership will continue to consolidate and develop.
China also expresses deep condolences over the unfortunate death of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and extends sincere sympathies to his family, Wang added.
After the accident, China paid high attention to it and expressed its willingness to provide all necessary support and assistance to Iran, the spokesman said.
China will continue to support the Iranian government and people in maintaining independence, stability and development, and stands ready to work with Iran to further deepen the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership, Wang said. ■