Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid on Thursday penned a message in the Condolence Book opened by the High Commission of India in Maldives, dedicated to the late former president of India, Pranab Mukherjee, following his demise.

In his message, Shahid stated that he received news of the passing of India's 13th president with deep sorrow, and extended condolences to Mukherjee's family, and the government and people of India.

Shahid expressed happiness over his past interactions with Mukherjee when both of them had served in the capacity of foreign ministers.

Furthermore, he highlighted that then-President Mukherjee had warmly received him during his official visit to India in 2007.

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