President Anastasiades signs book of condolence for the death of former President of India Pranab Mukherjee

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades signed on Thursday the book of condolence opened at the residence of the High Commissioner of India, in Nicosia, for the death of former President of India Pranab Mukherjee.

In his message the President of the Republic wrote that «it is with deep sorrow and grief that I have received the news of the demise of former President of India His Excellency Shri Pranab Mukherjee, a great leader and statesman and a close friend of Cyprus," noting  that "President Pranab Mukherjee will always be remembered for his crucial role and contributions in further strengthening the historically friendly ties between Cyprus and India, as well as his dedication to enhancing the prosperity of the people of India."

Anastasiades also wrote that "during my last visit to India in 2017, I had the honour of presenting him with the Grand Collar of the

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