‘Great statesman’: Maldives President Muizzu recalls Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit that strengthened ties
Live MintMaldives' President Mohamed Muizzu praised Dr Manmohan Singh as “a great statesman,” days after his death. Mohamed Muizzu's message Maldives' President paid tributes to India's former Prime Minister on social media platform X and said that his “historic visit to the Maldives in November 2011 marked a significant milestone in advancing our economic and social development.” “Dr Singh’s commitment to progress, and his leadership to strengthen 'Look East Policy' played a pivotal role in fostering development and cooperation across the South Asia region,” the post added. Conveying sympathies to the former Indian prime minister’s family and the government and people of India, a statement from the president’s office stated, “I extend heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of India during this time of profound loss.” Mohamed Muizzu offered condolences on behalf of the Government and people of the Maldives. Replying to Mohamed Muizzu's condoling message, the Indian High Commission in a post on X stated, “We appreciate the thoughtful gesture of HEP @MMuizzu for being the first dignitary to sign the condolence book @HCIMaldives on sad demise of Hon’ble former PM Dr Manmohan Singh.