|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
By Category |
 |
|
|
| |
|
| |
| |
India On Media |
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| Politics
News |
|
| Vice President Hamid Ansari Leads |
| Vice President Hamid Ansari Leads Indian Delegation to Saudi King's Funeral
|
| INDIA
, 24-January-2015
8:41:16 AM |
| Vice President Hamid Ansari will lead the Indian government delegation today at the funeral of king Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud who died early Friday.
The government has declared a day's mourning today and flags are being flown at half-mast.
An official statement said "the government and people of India have received with deep sadness and shock" the news of King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud who died of complications from pneumonia early Friday.
RelatedPM Modi Congratulates Bankers on Success of 'Jan Dhan Yojana'
World Leaders Head to Saudi to Meet New King Salman
PM Narendra Modi Salutes Accomplishments of the Girl Child
"India has maintained close and friendly relations with Saudi Arabia under the leadership of King Abdullah. These bonds have been especially strengthened by the presence of the large expatriate Indian community which has found a home in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," the statement added.
Mr Ansari is a former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have sent messages of condolences to King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, who has succeeded him.
"In his passing away, Saudi Arabia had lost a beloved leader, India a close friend and the world, an elder statesman," the President said.
"King Abdullah had genuine warmth and affection for India and our people. He was personally committed to improving bilateral ties with India," a statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADVERTISEMENTS
Free offer!!! Become an administrator for your zip home page, "Post" local news (local to your postcode)& pictures, "Post" advertisement banners from local companies. Make Extra money.
|
 |
 |
|
|
| |
|
