Condolence Messages to India

(2009-01-28)

Following is the text of condolence messages from the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan addressed to the President and the Prime Minister of the Republic of India on the death of former President of India:

Message from the President

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Excellency,

I was saddened to learn of the passing away of H. E. Mr. R. Venkataraman, former President of the Republic of India. In his death, the region has lost a noble and distinguished politician.

I would like to convey my heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of India and members of the bereaved family on this sad occasion.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

(Asif Ali Zardari)
President of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
H. E. Mrs. Pratibha Patil,
President of the Republic of India,
New Delhi.
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Message from the Prime Minister

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Excellency,

We have received the news of the demise of
H.E. Mr. R. Venkataraman, former President of the Republic of India with sadness. We are mourned at his passing away.

We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of India and members of the grieved family on his sad demise.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours Sincerely

(Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani)
Prime Minister of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
H.E. Mr. Manmohan Singh,
Prime Minister of the Republic of India,
New Delhi.

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Islamabad
28 January 2009

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