President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has expressed condolences to India over the passing of the former President of India Pranab Mukherjee.
In a message sent to the President of India Ram Nath Kovind, President Solih said he was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former President Pranab Mukherjee on August 31. He said India and all of South Asia have lost a dedicated public servant, whose contributions leave a legacy that will long be celebrated throughout the entire region.
In his message, the president extended sympathies on behalf of the government and the people of the Maldives, to the government and people of India, and in particular to President Mukherjee’s family and loved ones, for their profound loss.
Pranab Mukherjee served as the President of India from 2012 to 2017. He passed away a few weeks after undergoing brain surgery.