New Delhi:
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh died on the age of 92 attributable to age-related medical circumstances on Thursday. Condolences have poured in from internationally 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 “biggest champions” of the US-India strategic partnership.
“The USA affords our honest condolences to the individuals of India for the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Dr Singh was one of many biggest champions of the US-India strategic partnership, and his work laid the inspiration for a lot of what our nations have achieved collectively up to now twenty 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 stated.
He added, “At residence, Dr Singh can be remembered for his financial reforms that spurred India’s speedy financial development. We mourn Dr Singh’s passing and can all the time keep in mind his dedication to bringing the US and India nearer collectively.”
Former Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper expressed grief over the dying of Manmohan Singh.
“I’m saddened to study 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 mates,” he wrote in a put up on X.
I’m saddened to study 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 mates.
— Stephen Harper (@stephenharper) December 26, 2024
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai described Dr Singh as an “unwavering ally and buddy to the individuals of Afghanistan”.
“India has misplaced one in every of its most illustrious sons. Dr Manmohan Singh was an unwavering ally and buddy to the individuals of Afghanistan. I profoundly mourn his passing and prolong my deepest condolences to his household, the federal government, and the individuals of India. Could his soul discover everlasting peace,” he stated.
#India has misplaced one in every of its most illustrious sons. #Dr_Manmohan_Singh was an unwavering ally and buddy to the individuals of #Afghanistan. I profoundly mourn his passing and prolong my deepest condolences to his household, the federal government, and the individuals 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 all the time discovered him a delight to work with, and like a benevolent father determine. He was an excellent buddy of the Maldives.”
So unhappy to listen to Manmohan Singh has handed. I all the time discovered him a delight to work with, and like a benevolent father determine. He was an excellent 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 all the time endearing as unquestionable was his experience as an economist and his dedication to the progress of India,” he stated.
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 all the time 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
Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister for 2 phrases within the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance authorities from 2004 to 2014.