The Government of the Republic of Armenia

Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent a condolence cable to Es’haq Jahangiri, First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in connection with the fire and sinking of Iranian Sanchin oil tanker off the eastern coast of China, which claimed the lives of dozens of crew members.

The condolence message reads in part: “I was deeply grieved t to learn about dozens of casualties caused by the fire that broke out on the Iranian oil tanker.

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I express deepest condolences to you and ask you to convey words of sympathy and comfort to victims’ families and friends.

Please accept the assurances of my highest respect.”