President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has conveyed his condolences, to President Shri Pranab Mukherjee, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, following the passing away of Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
In separate messages, the President has described the late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam as a close friend of the Maldives, and as one among the most remarkable contemporary leaders. President Yameen has also highlighted the Former President’s invaluable contributions as an academic and as a President.
In his messages, President Yameen has said that the Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s legacy, as a leader of firm convictions and profound knowledge, will forever live on, and that his demise was a loss to our region. He has also conveyed condolences on behalf of the Government and the people of the Maldives, to the Government and neighbourly people of India.