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December 28, 2007
New Delhi

PM pays his respects to Mrs. Bhutto

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited the Pakistan High Commission to pay his respects to the former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences with a message in the condolence register as below.

"It was with the deepest sense of horror and sorrow that I have learnt of the tragic demise of Madam Benazir Bhutto. In her sad and untimely demise, Pakistan and South Asia have lost an outstanding political leader, who was passionately committed to the cause of moderation, democracy and peace and friendship between our two countries".

"I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and the people of Pakistan".

Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister of India

28.12.2007