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Last Updated:December 28, 2024, 10:01 IST
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Saturday condoled the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
US President Joe Biden and former PM Manmohan Singh | File Image
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Saturday condoled the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and described him as a “true statesman" and as a “kind and humble" person.
Former PM Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. He was admitted to AIIMS Delhi after a “sudden loss of consciousness" at home. The hospital statement attributed his death to “age-related medical conditions"
“Jill and I join the people of India in grieving the loss of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. During this difficult time, we recommit to this vision to which Prime Minister Singh dedicated his life. Jill and I send our deepest condolences to former First Lady Gursharan Kaur, their three children, and all the people of India," a White House statement quoted Biden as saying.
Biden further said that the unprecedented level of cooperation between the United States and India today would not have been possible without the former Prime Minister’s strategic vision and political courage.
“From forging the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement to helping launch the first Quad between Indo-Pacific partners, he charted pathbreaking progress that will continue to strengthen our nations—and the world—for generations to come."
“He was a true statesman. A dedicated public servant. And above all, he was a kind and humble person," Biden added.
Location :United States of America (USA)
First Published:December 28, 2024, 09:51 IST
News world 'True Statesman': Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Condole Former PM Manmohan Singh's Death
