New Delhi:
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh died on the age of 92 resulting from age-related medical situations on Thursday. Condolences have poured in from the world over for the two-time ex-PM and the architect of India’s financial reforms. Many world leaders have highlighted his contributions and heat relations with their nations.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken referred to as Manmohan Singh one of many “best champions” of the US-India strategic partnership.
“The US affords our honest condolences to the folks of India for the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Dr Singh was one of many best champions of the US-India strategic partnership, and his work laid the muse for a lot of what our nations have completed collectively up to now 20 years. His management in advancing the US-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Settlement signified a significant funding within the potential of the US-India relationship,” Blinken mentioned.
He added, “At dwelling, Dr Singh shall be remembered for his financial reforms that spurred India’s speedy financial development. We mourn Dr Singh’s passing and can at all times keep in mind his dedication to bringing the USA and India nearer collectively.”
Former Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper expressed grief over the demise of Manmohan Singh.
“I’m saddened to be taught of the passing of my former colleague, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He was a person of outstanding intelligence, integrity, and knowledge. Laureen and I want to convey our condolences to all his household and pals,” he wrote in a put up on X.
I’m saddened to be taught of the passing of my former colleague, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He was a person of outstanding intelligence, integrity, and knowledge. Laureen and I want to convey our condolences to all his household and pals.
— Stephen Harper (@stephenharper) December 26, 2024
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai described Dr Singh as an “unwavering ally and buddy to the folks of Afghanistan”.
“India has misplaced one in all its most illustrious sons. Dr Manmohan Singh was an unwavering ally and buddy to the folks of Afghanistan. I profoundly mourn his passing and lengthen my deepest condolences to his household, the federal government, and the folks of India. Could his soul discover everlasting peace,” he mentioned.
#India has misplaced one in all its most illustrious sons. #Dr_Manmohan_Singh was an unwavering ally and buddy to the folks of #Afghanistan. I profoundly mourn his passing and lengthen my deepest condolences to his household, the federal government, and the folks of India.
Could his soul discover… pic.twitter.com/ZrY5bCFVIR— Hamid Karzai (@KarzaiH) December 26, 2024
Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed additionally expressed condolences, saying, “So unhappy to listen to Manmohan Singh has handed. I at all times discovered him a delight to work with, and like a benevolent father determine. He was buddy of the Maldives.”
So unhappy to listen to Manmohan Singh has handed. I at all times discovered him a delight to work with, and like a benevolent father determine. He was buddy of the Maldives. @HCIMaldives pic.twitter.com/I0vnfimKpl
— Mohamed Nasheed (@MohamedNasheed) December 26, 2024
“It’s second of poignant sorrow and grief for India and for Russia. Dr Manmohan Singh’s contribution to our bilateral ties was immeasurable. His suave demeanor was at all times endearing as unquestionable was his experience as an economist and his dedication to the progress of India,” he mentioned.
It’s second of poignant sorrow and grief for India and for Russia. Dr Manmohan Singh‘s contribution to our bilateral ties was immeasurable. His suave demeanor was at all times endearing as unquestionable was his experience as an economist and his dedication to the progress of India. pic.twitter.com/rxjUQsFgj5
— Denis Alipov 🇷🇺 (@AmbRus_India) December 26, 2024
Brazilian President Lula da Silva additionally paid tributes to ‘buddy’ Manmohan Singh, recalling his contribution in establishing of IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) Dialogue Discussion board and the BRICS grouping.
My condolences on the passing of my buddy, former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh. We have been contemporaries in authorities within the first decade of the twenty first century and labored collectively to strengthen relations between our nations and construct a fairer world. Singh was concerned within the creation of IBSA, bringing collectively Brazil, South Africa and India, and within the founding of BRICS,” he mentioned.
The Brazilian President additionally recalled his assembly with Dr Singh in 2012.
“In 2012, when he was now not president, we met in New Delhi and talked rather a lot about improvement, combating poverty and starvation, and cooperation within the World South. My heartfelt sympathy to the folks of India, household, pals and companions of Manmohan Singh,” he wrote.
Meus sentimentos pelo falecimento do meu amigo, o ex-primeiro-ministro da Índia Manmohan Singh. Fomos contemporâneos de governo na primeira década do século XXI e trabalhamos juntos pelo crescimento das relações entre nossos países e para a construção de um mundo mais justo.… pic.twitter.com/brxiBF4VXC
— Lula (@LulaOficial) December 26, 2024
Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister for 2 phrases within the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance authorities from 2004 to 2014.
