'Close Friend': Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Offers Condolences On Manmohan Singh's Demise

Last Updated:December 27, 2024, 17:38 IST

Referring to him as a "close friend", Yunus described Manmohan Singh as a person of great humility, a visionary leader and a statesman and praised his unwavering dedication for people's welfare.

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26. (File image/PTI)

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus conveyed his “profound grief and deep condolences" over the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, calling him a “close friend".

“In his messages, the Hon’ble Chief Adviser described Dr. Manmohan Singh, as a person of great humility, a visionary leader, a statesman, who was known for his unwavering commitment to ensuring the welfare of the people of India. The Hon’ble Chief Adviser said that the late Prime Minister will be remembered for his contributions to India’s economic transformation," read a statement from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Dhaka, Bangladesh

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