China's Xi says Raisi's death 'great loss to Iranian people': foreign ministry

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that President Xi Jinping extended condolences on Iran's President Raisi's death, describing it as "a great loss to the Iranian people.

Wang stated that President Xi Jinping emphasized President Raisi's important contributions to maintaining Iran's security and stability, promoting national development and prosperity, and strengthening China-Iran's comprehensive partnership and strategic relations since assuming office.

President Xi Jinping expressed sorrow over Raisi's tragic death, acknowledging it as a profound loss for the Iranian people and emphasizing that the Chinese people have lost a good friend.