President His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has expressed his condolences to the family of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and the people of India following his passing.

In a message shared on his official account on the social media platform ‘X,’ President Muizzu reflected on Dr. Singh’s enduring legacy. He noted that the former Prime Minister’s historic visit to the Maldives in November 2011 was a significant milestone in strengthening economic and social ties between the two nations.

President Muizzu also praised Dr. Singh’s pivotal leadership in advancing the "Look East Policy," which played a transformative role in fostering development and regional cooperation across South Asia. His unwavering commitment to progress, President Muizzu emphasized, left an indelible mark on the region’s history.

Concluding his message, President Muizzu offered his heartfelt condolences to Dr. Singh’s family and the people of India, describing his passing as a profound loss for the region and beyond.

Dr. Manmohan Singh served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was widely recognized for his contributions to economic reforms and regional diplomacy.