Washington DC [US], December 28 (ANI): US President Joe Biden expressed condolences on the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, recognising his contributions to US–India relations and global cooperation.
“Jill and I join the people of India in grieving the loss of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,” President Biden said in an official statement by the White House.
“The unprecedented level of cooperation between the United States and India today would not have been possible without the Prime Minister’s strategic vision and political courage. From forging the US–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 also recalled his meetings with Singh during key moments in their professional lives. “I had the chance to meet Prime Minister Singh as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2008 and as Vice President during his Official State Visit to the United States in 2009. He also graciously hosted me in New Delhi in 2013.”
“As we discussed then, the US–India relationship is among the most consequential in the world. And together, as partners and friends, our nations can unlock a future of dignity and unlimited potential for all of our people,” he continued, as per the statement.
Singh, who passed away on Thursday night due to age-related medical conditions, is remembered for his role in shaping India‘s modern economic landscape. His legacy includes the economic liberalisation reforms he introduced as Finance Minister in 1991, which opened India‘s economy to global markets.
During his tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, Singh worked to strengthen India‘s global standing, especially in its relationship with the United States, and foster regional cooperation through initiatives like BRICS.
Singh will be cremated near Rajghat, where many prominent Indian leaders are laid to rest.
“During this difficult time, we recommit to this vision to which Prime Minister Singh dedicated his life,” Biden concluded. “And Jill and I send our deepest condolences to former First Lady Gursharan Kaur, their three children, and all the people of India.” (ANI)
“Manmohan Singh will be remembered for bringing India-US closer”: Antony Blinken pays tribute to former PM
Washington DC [US], December 27 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed deep condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, hailing him as a key figure in strengthening US-India relations.
Blinken praised Dr. Manmohan Singh for his leadership, and said that he played an important role in advancing economic reforms in India, fostering the US-India strategic partnership, will always remember his dedication to bringing the United States and India closer together including the US-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.
In a statement, Blinken said, “The United States offers our sincere condolences to the people of India for the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.”
“Dr. Singh was one of the greatest champions of the US-India strategic partnership, and his work laid the foundation for much of what our countries have accomplished together in the past two decades. His leadership in advancing the US-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement signified a major investment in the potential of the US-India relationship. At home, Dr. Singh will be remembered for his economic reforms that spurred India’s rapid economic growth. We mourn Dr. Singh’s passing and will always remember his dedication to bringing the United States and India closer together,” Blinken added.
