Hyderabad: World leaders, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and UNGA President Mara Fernanda Espinosa Garcs, on Wednesday condoled the death of India's former foreign minister Sushma Swaraj.
Leaders from across the globe remembered the veteran BJP leader, who died on Tuesday night after a massive cardiac arrest at the age of 67, remembering her variously as "good friend", "dear sister" and "extraordinary woman".
The Bangladesh prime minister said her country had lost a "good friend".
"She (Swaraj) was a good friend of Bangladesh. With her death, Bangladesh has lost a good friend. Bangladesh will recall her contributions in taking the relationship between the two countries to a new height," Hasina was quoted as saying by bdnews24.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif recalled his "fruitful" discussions with her.
"My deepest condolences to the government and the people of India on the passing of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. I had many fruitful and useful discussions with her while she held office, and am saddened by her sudden passing. May she forever rest in peace," he tweeted.
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My deepest condolences to the government and the people of India on the passing of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
— Javad Zarif (@JZarif) August 6, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
I had many fruitful and useful discussions with her while she held office, and am saddened by her sudden passing.
May she forever rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/FHtjyQbExf
">My deepest condolences to the government and the people of India on the passing of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
— Javad Zarif (@JZarif) August 6, 2019
I had many fruitful and useful discussions with her while she held office, and am saddened by her sudden passing.
May she forever rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/FHtjyQbExfMy deepest condolences to the government and the people of India on the passing of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
— Javad Zarif (@JZarif) August 6, 2019
I had many fruitful and useful discussions with her while she held office, and am saddened by her sudden passing.
May she forever rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/FHtjyQbExf
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa referred to Swaraj as his "dear sister" and said she always called him 'My Brother'.
"She is not with us anymore. Rest In Peace 'my dear sister'. India and Bahrain will miss you," he tweeted.
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Indian leader , former External Affaires Minister , who always called me “My Brother “ , Sushma Swaraj , is not with us Anymore. Rest In Peace “ My dear Sister “ India and Bahrain will miss you #SushmaJi pic.twitter.com/gQgeAFe7ly
— خالد بن أحمد (@khalidalkhalifa) August 6, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Indian leader , former External Affaires Minister , who always called me “My Brother “ , Sushma Swaraj , is not with us Anymore. Rest In Peace “ My dear Sister “ India and Bahrain will miss you #SushmaJi pic.twitter.com/gQgeAFe7ly
— خالد بن أحمد (@khalidalkhalifa) August 6, 2019Indian leader , former External Affaires Minister , who always called me “My Brother “ , Sushma Swaraj , is not with us Anymore. Rest In Peace “ My dear Sister “ India and Bahrain will miss you #SushmaJi pic.twitter.com/gQgeAFe7ly
— خالد بن أحمد (@khalidalkhalifa) August 6, 2019
The UNGA president María Fernanda Espinosa said she was saddened by the news of Swaraj's death and described her as an extraordinary woman and leader who devoted her life to public service.
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Saddened by the news of the passing of @SushmaSwaraj, an extraordinary woman & leader who devoted her life to public service. I had the honor of meeting her in my visits to #India, & will always remember her fondly. My deepest condolences to all of her loved ones @IndiaUNNewYork
— UN GA President (@UN_PGA) August 6, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Saddened by the news of the passing of @SushmaSwaraj, an extraordinary woman & leader who devoted her life to public service. I had the honor of meeting her in my visits to #India, & will always remember her fondly. My deepest condolences to all of her loved ones @IndiaUNNewYork
— UN GA President (@UN_PGA) August 6, 2019Saddened by the news of the passing of @SushmaSwaraj, an extraordinary woman & leader who devoted her life to public service. I had the honor of meeting her in my visits to #India, & will always remember her fondly. My deepest condolences to all of her loved ones @IndiaUNNewYork
— UN GA President (@UN_PGA) August 6, 2019
"I had the honor of meeting her in my visits to #India, & will always remember her fondly. My deepest condolences to all of her loved ones," she tweeted.
Calling her "Behinji", former Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai expressed his grief over the loss of a "tall leader" and"people's person".
"Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Behinji Sushma Swaraj. A tall leader and a great orator and people's person. My profound condolences to the people of India and her family and friends," he tweeted.
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Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Behinji Sushma Swaraj. A tall leader and a great orator and people’s person. My profound condolences to the people of India and her family and friends. @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/fHT70dH58J
— Hamid Karzai (@KarzaiH) August 6, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Behinji Sushma Swaraj. A tall leader and a great orator and people’s person. My profound condolences to the people of India and her family and friends. @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/fHT70dH58J
— Hamid Karzai (@KarzaiH) August 6, 2019Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Behinji Sushma Swaraj. A tall leader and a great orator and people’s person. My profound condolences to the people of India and her family and friends. @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/fHT70dH58J
— Hamid Karzai (@KarzaiH) August 6, 2019
Paying tributes to Swaraj, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Twitter, "We express our sincere condolences to the people of #India on the passing away of the former FM of this friendly country @SushmaSwaraj."
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We express our sincere condolences to the people of #India on the premature passing away of the former FM of this friendly country @SushmaSwaraj. pic.twitter.com/RfDjVVyssK
— MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) August 6, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">We express our sincere condolences to the people of #India on the premature passing away of the former FM of this friendly country @SushmaSwaraj. pic.twitter.com/RfDjVVyssK
— MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) August 6, 2019We express our sincere condolences to the people of #India on the premature passing away of the former FM of this friendly country @SushmaSwaraj. pic.twitter.com/RfDjVVyssK
— MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) August 6, 2019
The French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler said she was one of India's most respected leaders who showed remarkable dedication to serving her fellow citizens and took the Indo-French relationship to new heights.
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My heartfelt condolences to the family & loved ones of former EAM of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj ji.
— Alexandre Ziegler (@FranceinIndia) August 6, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
One of India’s most respected leaders, she showed remarkable dedication to serving her fellow citizens & took the Indo-French relationship to new heights.#SushmaSwaraj
">My heartfelt condolences to the family & loved ones of former EAM of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj ji.
— Alexandre Ziegler (@FranceinIndia) August 6, 2019
One of India’s most respected leaders, she showed remarkable dedication to serving her fellow citizens & took the Indo-French relationship to new heights.#SushmaSwarajMy heartfelt condolences to the family & loved ones of former EAM of India, Smt. Sushma Swaraj ji.
— Alexandre Ziegler (@FranceinIndia) August 6, 2019
One of India’s most respected leaders, she showed remarkable dedication to serving her fellow citizens & took the Indo-French relationship to new heights.#SushmaSwaraj
Israeli Ambassador to India Ron Malka visited Swaraj's residence and paid his last respects.
Condoling the death of his former Indian counterpart, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani said Swaraj led her country with "distinction and determination".
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I’m saddened to hear of the untimely demise of @SushmaSwaraj, Senior BJP leader & former Foreign Minister of India. My deepest condolences to the people & government of India on the loss of a distinguished public figure who represented her country w/ distinction & determination.
— Salahuddin Rabbani (@SalahRabbani) August 6, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">I’m saddened to hear of the untimely demise of @SushmaSwaraj, Senior BJP leader & former Foreign Minister of India. My deepest condolences to the people & government of India on the loss of a distinguished public figure who represented her country w/ distinction & determination.
— Salahuddin Rabbani (@SalahRabbani) August 6, 2019I’m saddened to hear of the untimely demise of @SushmaSwaraj, Senior BJP leader & former Foreign Minister of India. My deepest condolences to the people & government of India on the loss of a distinguished public figure who represented her country w/ distinction & determination.
— Salahuddin Rabbani (@SalahRabbani) August 6, 2019
"I'm saddened to hear of the untimely demise of @SushmaSwaraj, Senior BJP leader & former Foreign Minister of India. My deepest condolences to the people & government of India on the loss of a distinguished public figure who represented her country w/ distinction & determination," he tweeted.
