Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday expressed his 'profound sorrow and deep condolences' over the death of scores of people in an air-crash in Tehran on Wednesday. In a message written to Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif, Dr Momen has said, ‘I have learnt with great shock the sad news about the crash of the Ukraine Airliner after taking off from Imam Khomeni Airport in Tehran causing death of more than 170 passengers and crew.’ Dr Momen has prayed to Allah
for the salvation of the departed soul. He also wished that the bereaved family members and near ones of the deceased would have enough fortitude to bear the loss. The foreign ministry said he has also shared his grief for other nationalities who met with this sad incident.
