Former External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh Passes Away at 93
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed their condolences on the passing of former EAM K Natwar Singh. Singh, who played a key role in the 2005 India-US nuclear deal and was known for his writings on China, passed away at 93 after a prolonged illness.
Taking to social media platform X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing away of K Natwar Singh, distinguished diplomat and former External Affairs Minister. His many contributions include a vital role in the July 2005 India – US nuclear deal. His writings, especially on China, provided valuable insights into our diplomacy. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the demise, stating, “Pained by the passing away of Shri Natwar Singh Ji. He made rich contributions to the world of diplomacy and foreign policy. He was also known for his intellect as well as his prolific writing. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”
Former External Affairs Minister and Congress leader K Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday night at the age of 93. He passed away at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram (Haryana) last night, following a prolonged illness. His last rites will be performed at Lodhi Road Crematorium tomorrow, August 12.
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala confirmed Singh’s demise, saying, “The news of the demise of former Foreign Minister Natwar Singh ji is sad. May God give strength to his family to bear this loss and grant peace to the departed soul.”
Singh had a distinguished career in diplomacy and politics, serving as the External Affairs Minister from 2004 to 2005 in the Cabinet of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh of the UPA government. Singh was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1984.
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External Affairs Minister -: The External Affairs Minister is a person in the Indian government who handles India’s relationships with other countries.
S Jaishankar -: S Jaishankar is the current External Affairs Minister of India. He helps manage India’s foreign relations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He is the head of the government and makes important decisions for the country.
K Natwar Singh -: K Natwar Singh was a former External Affairs Minister of India. He worked on important international agreements and wrote about China.
2005 India-US nuclear deal -: The 2005 India-US nuclear deal was an agreement between India and the United States to share nuclear technology for peaceful purposes like energy production.
Lodhi Road Crematorium -: Lodhi Road Crematorium is a place in Delhi where people are cremated after they pass away.
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala -: Randeep Singh Surjewala is a leader in the Indian National Congress party, which is one of the major political parties in India.
diplomacy -: Diplomacy is the practice of managing international relations and making agreements between countries.
foreign policy -: Foreign policy is a government’s strategy in dealing with other countries, including trade, defense, and international agreements.
