Iran Press/Iran news "His key role in enhancing the objectives of the IAEA and preservation of the JCPOA will never fade away in the history of the Agency," Kazem Gharibabadi wrote in the official Twitter account of the Iranian diplomatic mission in Vienna.
Gharibabadi added: "I would like to express my sincere condolences and sympathy to his family, friends, and the staff of the IAEA as well as to the people and Government of Japan, and make hope that the Agency will continue to be professional, impartial, and Independent in his absence."
Meanwhile, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in a message said "My deep condolences for Amano demise, we worked very closely. I commend his skillful & professional performance as DG of IAEA resulted in complete closure of so-called PMD & 15 consecutive reports confirming Iran's full compliance to the JCPOA. May the Almighty bless his soul."
Iran's Araghchi expresses condolences for the passing away of Amano
In the meantime, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message on his Twitter account described late Amano as a stalwart supporter of the JCPOA.
The IAEA Director General (Yukiya Amano) passed away at the age of 72 on Monday.
The Secretariat of the International Atomic Energy Agency regrets to inform with deepest sadness the passing away of (Director General Yukiya) Amano.
According to the IAEA official website, the agency's flag will be lowered to half-mast.
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