Tributes pour in for ex-PM Manmohan Singh from overseas

US President Joe Biden joined world leaders in paying tributes to late former prime minister Manmohan Singh, saying his achievements such as the India-US civil nuclear deal and helping launch the Quad will strengthen the world for generations. TOPSHOT - National Cadet Corps cadets light candles to pay their respect to India's late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Hindu College, Singh's alma mater, in Amritsar on December 28, 2024. During this difficult time, we recommit to this vision to which Prime Minister Singh dedicated his life.” There were also tributes from regional leaders such as Bangladesh’s interim government chief and fellow economist Muhammad Yunus, who described Singh as a close friend and a visionary leader who would be remembered for his contributions to India’s economic transformation. “He played a notable role in improving Pakistan-India bilateral relations during his tenure as Prime Minister,” Dar said on X. Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli paid tribute to Singh as a visionary leader whose wisdom, humility and dedication inspired the region, while Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu said Singh’s “historic visit to the Maldives in November 2011 marked a significant milestone in advancing our economic and social development”.