Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM condoles the passing way of Afghan Vice President Marshal Fahim

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has condoled the passing away of the Vice President of Afghanistan Marshal Fahim. Dr. Manmohan Singh in his condolence message recalled Marshal Fahim’s contribution to promoting the strategic partnership between India and Afghanistan.

The text of the Prime Minister’s message is as follows:-

“It is with great sadness that I learnt of the passing away of the First Vice President of Afghanistan, Marshal Fahim. He was a brave and fearless military commander, whose contribution to Afghanistan’s stabilisation and reconstruction after over three decades of war and conflict will always be remembered. Marshal Fahim was also a close friend of India. We shall never forget his personal contribution to nurturing and strengthening the India Afghanistan strategic partnership. We pray to the almighty to give the family of Marshal Fahim the strength and fortitude to bear their loss at this time of great sorrow.”