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World leaders sign condolence books for Manmohan Singh
Global leaders from Bangladesh, Singapore, Fiji, Japan, China, the Maldives, and Bhutan paid tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. They signed condolence books kept at Indian missions abroad.
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Pranavi Sharma - Thu, 02, Jan 2025
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Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus paid his respects by placing a floral wreath at Singh’s portrait.. / X
Global leaders from various countries paid their respects to the former Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Dec.26 at the age of 92. Condolence books were opened at Indian diplomatic missions around the world as a mark of tribute to the former leader.
In Dhaka, Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus visited the Indian High Commission at Baridhara on Dec.31, 2024. He paid his respects by placing a floral wreath at Singh’s portrait. Speaking briefly to Indian High Commissioner Pranay Kumar Verma, Yunus reflected on his long friendship with the former prime minister. “How simple he was! How wise he was!” Yunus shared, praising Singh’s role in shaping India’s global economic standing.
In Singapore, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan visited the Indian High Commission to sign the condolence book. Balakrishnan described Singh as an "eminent statesman" who served India with humility and integrity. He recalled the significant strengthening of India-Singapore ties during Singh’s tenure. “Manmohan Singh was an eminent statesman who served his country with humility and integrity,” Balakrishnan wrote on X. The Indian High Commission in Singapore thanked him for his visit.
Dr Manmohan Singh was an eminent statesman who served his country with humility and integrity. He also strengthened India-Singapore ties. Our thoughts are with Dr Singh’s family and the people of India during this period of loss.
— Vivian Balakrishnan (@VivianBala) December 30, 2024
: MFA (1), PMO (2) pic.twitter.com/mUJfoYkAsy
In Suva, Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad expressed his condolences on the loss of Singh. "With deep sadness, signed the condolence book at the High Commission of India in Suva, mourning the loss of Dr. Manmohan Singh," Prasad posted on X, calling Singh a "great leader of India."
Japan’s House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga and former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga both signed the condolence book at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo. The Indian Embassy in Tokyo acknowledged their visits, noting their shared reverence for Singh's legacy.
H.E. Mr. Fukushiro NUKAGA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, visited the Embassy of India, Tokyo, and signed the Condolence Book opened in memory of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. pic.twitter.com/32MEWdwxKF
— India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) January 1, 2025
In Beijing, China’s Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong visited the Indian Embassy to express condolences on behalf of the Chinese government. Indian Ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat thanked Chen for the visit.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu visited the Indian High Commission in the Maldives, recalling Singh’s historic visit to the country in 2011. President Muizzu praised Singh as a “great statesman,” acknowledging the strong friendship between the two nations.
On behalf of Maldivian people and myself, I join the people of India in mourning the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. His historic visit to the Maldives in November 2011 marked a significant milestone in advancing our economic and social development.
— Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) December 27, 2024
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In Bhutan, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay visited the Indian Embassy in Thimphu to sign the condolence book. Tobgay fondly remembered Singh’s support, especially in launching Bhutan’s 11th Five Year Plan, which solidified the bond between the two countries.
Manmohan Singh, who passed away due to age-related health issues, was cremated with state honors in Delhi on Dec.28. The tributes from global leaders highlight the profound impact he had on international relations and economic development during his tenure as India's prime minister.
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