Trudeau and Harper condole Manmohan Singh’s death, praise his global impact
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Manmohan Singh’s passing is a “loss for both India and the world”
New Delhi: Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s death is a ‘loss for both India and the world’, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in his condolence message.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Trudeau said, “As one of its longest-serving leaders, he transformed the country’s economy, lifted millions out of poverty, and built strong bridges with the world — including Canada.”
On Thursday, Trudeau’s predecessor, Stephen Harper, also expressed his grief over Singh’s demise.
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In a message posted on X, Harper said, “I am saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He was an individual of exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom.”
Harper had multiple bilateral meetings with Singh during his tenure as Prime Minister, helping to cultivate relations between the two countries. Harper visited India in November 2009 and November 2012, and they also met when Singh visited Toronto in June 2010 for the G20 summit.
