Government and opposition express condolences over death of former Indian president
The High Commission of India in Malé announced that a condolence book will be kept open at its office from 10:00am to 1:00pm on July 29 and 30 “for those who wish to pay their last respects to late President A P J Abdul Kalam.”
28 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM
President Abdulla Yameen and the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have expressed condolences to Indian leaders following the passing away of former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.
In separate messages to President Shri Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Yameen “described the late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam as a close friend of the Maldives, and as one among the most remarkable contemporary leaders,” the president’s office said.
“President Yameen has also highlighted the former president’s invaluable contributions as an academic and as a president.”
Yameen also said Kalam’s legacy as “a leader of firm convictions and profound knowledge will forever live on.”
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