United Nations (symbolic photo)
United Nations: United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres has expressed condolences on the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He expressed deep condolences to Singh’s family, the government and the people of India. Guterres noted the former prime minister’s contributions to India and the United Nations. “The Secretary-General is saddened to hear of the passing of former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh,” said a statement issued by UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
Singh played an important role in India’s recent history, particularly in shaping its economic trajectory.” As Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, Singh oversaw significant economic progress and development in India, the statement said. Worked for. Under his leadership, India also strengthened its cooperation with the United Nations and actively contributed to global initiatives and partnerships.
Prayer meetings held in Bhutan, flag lowered
Prayer meetings were organized in Bhutan in the memory of Dr. Manmohan Singh. Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday. A day earlier, he had prayed for Singh on behalf of the nation at a Buddhist monastery in Thimphu. According to the Bhutanese government, separate prayer ceremonies for Singh were held in all 20 ‘dzongkhags’ or districts of Bhutan. According to the Royal Government of Bhutan, the national flag of Bhutan was flown at half-mast at embassies and consulates throughout the country and abroad in honor of Singh. One thousand butter lamps were lit in a ceremony led by the king at the Kuenre of Tashichodzong in Thimphu. The prayers were attended by Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Indian Ambassador Sudhakar Dalela, several members of the royal family and senior officials of the Bhutanese government.
Palestine remembered like this
Ambassador Abed Elrazegg Abu Jazar, Charge d’Affaires of the Palestine Embassy in India, paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and appreciated his support for Palestine. Jajar said Singh had played a key role in getting Palestine land for its embassy in Delhi. Jajar paid tribute to the former Prime Minister here on behalf of Palestine. “There is a history of relations between us,” Jajar told reporters outside the Congress headquarters. When he (Singh) was finance minister, he met Yasser Arafat in 1991. He met (Palestine) President Mahmoud Abbas several times during his tenure. “We had good relations with him (Singh),” Jajar said. He met our President several times during his tenure. (Language)
