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PRESIDENT OF INDIA CONDOLES THE PASSING AWAY OF KING ABDULLAH OF SAUDI ARABIA
Rashtrapati Bhavan : 23.01.2015
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
The President has tweeted-
"Heartfelt condolences to the Government, Royal family and people of Saudi Arabia over the sad demise of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.
In his passing away, Saudi Arabia had lost a beloved leader, India a close friend and the world, an elder statesman.
King Abdullah had genuine warmth and affection for India and our people. He was personally committed to improving bilateral ties with India"