Malé, Maldives – President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has signed the Condolence Book opened at the High Commission of India in the Maldives, paying tribute to the former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26, 2024.

In his message, President Muizzu expressed deep condolences and described Dr. Singh as a great statesman whose leadership and vision left a lasting legacy. The President fondly recalled Dr. Singh’s historic visit to the Maldives in November 2011, a significant milestone that strengthened the longstanding bonds of friendship between the two neighboring nations.

On behalf of the Government and people of the Maldives, President Muizzu extended sympathies to Dr. Singh’s family, as well as to the Government and people of India, during this time of profound loss.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, who served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, was widely respected for his contributions to India’s economic development and global diplomacy. His passing has been met with an outpouring of grief and tributes from leaders worldwide.