US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday expressed profound shock at the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. With tears in his eyes remembering him as a pivotal architect of Indo-US ties, he said that he would remain one of the strongest champions of the US-India strategic partnership. The passage away of Dr Singh mourned other nations too.
The United States offers its deepest condolences to the people of India on the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh," Blinken said in an official statement. "Dr. Singh was one of the greatest champions of the U.S.-India strategic partnership, and his work laid the foundation for much of what our countries have accomplished together in the past two decades.".
"His leadership in advancing the US-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement signified a major investment in the potential of the U.S.-India relationship. At home, Dr. Singh will be remembered for his economic reforms that spurred India's rapid economic growth. We mourn Dr. Singh's passing and will always remember his dedication to bringing the United States and India closer together."
Condolence tributes continued to pour from different countries to establish Dr. Singh's legacy as a statesman and visionary leader.
Nepal's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has made a post on X which states, "It's deeply saddening news of the passing of the former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh. A visionary leader and a true statesman, his contributions to the development of India and as an international diplomat will live with us forever. The government and people of Nepal pay their heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the people of India in this time of loss. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
President of the Maldivian Democratic Party, Abdulla Shahid also condoled the death of former PM.
"I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh. I cherish the memory of his visit to the Maldives in 2011, wherein I, then Speaker of Parliament, extended an invitation to him to address a sitting of the Majlis. He was the first Head of State/Government ever to do so. In my first term as Foreign Minister in 2007, I have fond memories of our interactions. His wisdom and knowledge were incredibly enlightening for me. He was a friend of the Maldives. May he rest in peace, and may his family and loved ones be comforted by the lasting legacy he leaves behind. I extend my sincerest condolences to the people and Government of India on this loss," he said in a post on X.
The Embassy of Finland to India also condoled saying on its X handle, "Ambassador Kimmo Lahdevirta and the Embassy of Finland in New Delhi express condolences to the people of India on the passing of India's former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Rest in peace."
The Korean Embassy in India remarked on it's social media handle X,
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of India during this time of loss."
Norwegian Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener also prayed for the departed soul. "Our most sincere condolences to the people of India on the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Prayers for the departed soul," she wrote in a post on X.
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, renowned economist and architect of India's economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92.
Global renown through his economic reforms and a proven politician and diplomat, the legacy that Dr. Manmohan Singh leaves behind finds celebration not only in India but worldwide.
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