Members of Parliament from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Monday visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi and signed the condolence book on the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Spiritual and Supreme Leader of Iran.
According to a statement, the MPs—Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and Gurwinder Singh Oberoi—met the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, and expressed deep anguish and profound sorrow over the tragic assassination of the revered leader.
They conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Iran on behalf of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, JKNC president Dr Farooq Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
During the meeting, the MPs also raised the issue of Kashmiri students currently stranded in Iran and stressed the need to ensure their safety and facilitate their safe and early return.
The MPs strongly condemned what they termed as a unilateral and barbaric attack carried out by the United States and Israel on a sovereign nation, stating that such actions violate international law and pose a serious threat to peace and stability in the region.
They also prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul and expressed hope for lasting peace, stability and harmony in the region.
