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Türkiye mourns death of Indian ambassador to Ankara
Virander Paul to be remembered for his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, says Turkish Foreign Ministry
Yasin Gungor |
22.06.2024 - Update : 22.06.2024
ISTANBUL
Türkiye's Foreign Ministry on Saturday expressed sorrow over the death of India's envoy to the country, Virander Paul.
"We have learned the passing away on 21 June of Dr. Virander Paul, Ambassador of India to Türkiye, with deep sorrow," the ministry said on X.
"Ambassador Paul will be remembered with appreciation for his candid efforts and determination for strengthening the relations between our two countries during his tenure," it added.
India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar had announced Paul's death on Friday. The ambassador had been undergoing cancer treatment.
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