World Leaders Lament Manmohan Singh’s Death

• Leaders from France, Russia, and Malaysia mourn the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

• Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recalls personal interactions with Dr. Singh, who offered scholarships for his children during his imprisonment.

• Russian President Vladimir Putin lauds Dr. Singh as an outstanding statesman and a significant contributor to strengthening friendly ties between the two countries.

• Palestinian Embassy’s Charge d’Affaires, Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, conveys Palestine’s tributes to Dr. Singh, highlighting the establishment of Palestine’s new embassy in Chanakyapuri during his second tenure.

• U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken praises Dr. Singh as a champion of the U.S.-India strategic partnership and for advancing the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.

• French President Emmanuel Macron expresses his condolences to India and France.