US envoy to India Ken Justor condoles Pranab Mukherjee's demise
New Delhi/IBNS: The United States Ambassador to India Ken Justor on Monday condoled the passing away of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
He said Mukherjee had contributed much to the US-India relationship especially with reference to the signing of the Civil Nuclear Agreement between the two countries.
In a tweet, he wrote: "Very sad to learn of Pranab Mukherjee's passing. Through his long career in public service, he contributed much to the U.S.-India relationship, including signing the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement when he was the Minister of External Affairs. Our condolences to his family."
Very sad to learn of Pranab Mukherjee's passing. Through his long career in public service, he contributed much to the U.S.-India relationship, including signing the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement when he was the Minister of External Affairs. Our condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/usiUkhWJ1D
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) August 31, 2020
The former India president passed away here at Army R&R Army Hospital on Monday, after prolonged illness. He was 84.
Mukherjee was admitted in the hospital on August 10 in a critical condition. He had a large brain clot, for which he underwent an emergency life-saving surgery. He was also found to be suffering from COVID-19.
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