Washington/New Delhi: The United States, in a message of condolences, has said that former PM Manmohan Singh was one of the greatest champions of the US-India strategic partnership, and his work laid the foundation for much of what the two countries have accomplished together in the past two decades.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in a statement also said ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s leadership in advancing the US-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement signified a major investment in the potential of the U.S.-India relationship.
The statement read:
“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 U.S.-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 U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement signified a major investment in the potential of the U.S.-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.”
Former PM Manmohan Singh, who served as India’s 13th PM, passed away on Thursday night at age 92
