The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) expressed their sadness at the demise of veteran Iranian energy negotiator Hossein Kazempour Ardebili in a tweet.
The tweet reads: Deeply saddened by the demise of HE Hossein Kazempour Ardebili, #GECF Executive Board Member of #Iran. Esteemed colleague of ours, accomplished diplomat, significant contributor in #GECF, true patriot of his country. The most sincere condolences to the Ministry and family.
Mr. Ardebili died after nearly two weeks of coma caused by a severe brain stroke.