Delegation of Uzbekistan to attend farewell ceremony for Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran

The delegation will be headed by the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis Nurdinjon Ismoilov.

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A delegation of Uzbekistan will participate in the farewell ceremony for the late President Ebrahim Raisi, which will take place on May 22 in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

According to the presidential press service, the delegation will be led by Nurdinjon Ismoilov, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis.

President Ebrahim Raisi died on May 19 due to a technical malfunction in his helicopter while traveling in northern Iran.

A special committee has been formed to organize the funeral ceremonies for the deceased individuals, headed by the country's Vice President, Mohsin Mansouri.

Also, the election commission has announced that early presidential elections will be held on June 28.

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