Moscow [Russia], December 27 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday prolonged his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
In a press release, the Russian President described the previous PM as an impressive statesman who made vital contributions to India’s financial growth and its world pursuits.
Putin additionally highlighted Singh’s function in strengthening India-Russia relations by elevating them to the extent of a particular privileged strategic partnership.
“Manmohan Singh was an outstanding statesman. As Prime Minister and when serving in other high-ranking positions, he accomplished a lot in promoting India’s economic development and asserting its interests on the world stage. He also made a major personal contribution to strengthening friendly ties between our two countries by elevating them to the level of a special privileged strategic partnership,” Putin mentioned within the assertion.
President Putin additional famous that he had the chance to talk with Singh on a number of events and expressed that his reminiscence could be cherished.
“I had the occasion of talking with this remarkable man several times. We will cherish the memory of him,” he additional acknowledged.
Manmohan Singh handed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday night on the age of 92 attributable to age-related medical circumstances. He had a sudden lack of consciousness at house after which he was rushed to the AIIMS Delhi.
Manmohan Singh was born on September 26, 1932. Apart from being an economist, Manmohan Singh served because the Reserve Bank of India governor from 1982 to 1985. He was the thirteenth PM of India, along with his tenure from 2004-2014.
Following his demise, world leaders and diplomats poured of their condolences and expressed their sorrow over the previous PM’s passing.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya remembered the previous PM for “his endeavours, which built the foundation” for the event of bilateral relations between the 2 nations.
“Following the passing of H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, on December 26, PM ISHIBA and FM IWAYA respectively sent letters of condolences to H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, and H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, expressing sincere condolences and paying tribute to Dr. Singh for his endeavours, which built the foundation for the development of Japan-India relations of today,” the Japanese Foreign Ministry mentioned on X.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel have additionally condoled the previous PM’s demise.
Macron mentioned that India has misplaced a “great man” and France a “true friend” and provided condolences to Singh’s household and the folks of India.
In a publish shared on X, Macron acknowledged, “India has lost a great man, and France a true friend, in the person of Dr. Manmohan Singh. He had devoted his life to his country. Our thoughts are with his family and the people of India.”Ramchandra Paudel referred to as the previous PM a “visionary leader” of India and prolonged sympathies to the federal government and other people of India and the bereaved relations.
“We are profoundly saddened by the passing away of former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh. Dr. Singh was a visionary leader of India.I extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the government and people of India as well as the bereaved family members,” Paudel posted on X.
President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, additionally expressed his condolences in a publish on X, extending sympathies to Singh’s household and his admirers worldwide.
“On behalf of the people of Sri Lanka and myself, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Republic of India, Dr Manmohan Singh’s family, and his countless admirers worldwide. A visionary leader, Dr Singh’s influence transcended national boundaries,” Dissanayake wrote.
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli mentioned that he was deeply saddened by the passing of Manmohan Singh and referred to as him a “visionary leader.” He mentioned Nepal will perpetually bear in mind Dr Manmohan Singh’s assist for democracy and lasting friendship.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Manmohan Singh, former PM of India. A visionary leader, his wisdom, humility, and dedication shaped India and inspired the region. Nepal will forever remember his support for democracy and lasting friendship,” Oli posted on X.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim additionally condoled the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Ibrahim described Singh as a cherished good friend and a towering determine in Indian financial reform.
Anwar mirrored on the lifetime of Singh, recalling his management throughout India’s transformative financial period.
“The weight of grief bears down on me at the news of the passing of my honoured and cherished friend: Dr Manmohan Singh. Obituaries, essays, and books plenty there will surely be about this great man, celebrating him as the architect of India’s economic reforms. As Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh was the midwife of India’s emergence as one of the world’s economic giants,” he mentioned in a publish on X.
Meanwhile, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, expressed deep condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, hailing him as a key determine in strengthening US-India relations.
Blinken praised Dr. Singh for his management and mentioned that he performed an essential function in advancing financial reforms in India, fostering the US-India strategic partnership, and can all the time bear in mind his dedication to bringing the United States and India nearer collectively, together with the US-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.
In a press release, Blinken mentioned, “The United States offers our sincere condolences to the people of India for the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.”US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, additionally honoured Singh’s legacy, stating, “Remembering the selfless contributions of our dear friend and former prime minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, who set in motion an historic chapter in US-India relations. His dedication to India’s growth and prosperity continues to inspire us. Grateful for his leadership and vision.”Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, mirrored on Singh’s contributions to bilateral relations, sharing, “It is a moment of poignant sorrow and grief for India and for Russia. Dr Manmohan Singh’s contribution to our bilateral ties was immeasurable… Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dr Manmohan Singh ji and the Indian people.”German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Philipp Ackermann, expressed his sorrow on X stating: “Saddened by the passing of Dr Manmohan Singh. A truly visionary politician, he opened India to the world and shaped the country’s future for decades to come. Together with Chancellor Angela Merkel, he raised the strategic partnership between India and Germany to new heights.” (ANI)