Following the sudden death of Dr. Mahmoud Sheikh Zayn al-Din, the vice president for innovation and technology commercialization of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology, a condolences message was issued by the First Vice President as follows:

We are for God and we return to him

Dear Honorable Family of Mr. Dr. Mahmoud Sheikh Zayn al-Din,

The unfortunate passing of thinker Dr. Mahmoud Sheikh Zayn al-Din, the vice president for innovation and technology commercialization of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology, causes sorrow and pain.

I say my condolences the tragedy of the lack of this mighty and respected director who has spent his glorious life in spreading science and technology and helping to develop the country"s comprehensive development, to the scientific community, students and especially his dear family, with sincere condolences and ask God for blessing that great man and patience and satisfaction for the survivors.

Eshagh Jahangiri,