Washington/Moscow/Paris, Jun 12 (PTI): UN chief Antonio Guterres, US President Donald Trump, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had been amongst scores of world leaders who supplied condolences to the individuals of India in wake of the tragic aircraft crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
A London-bound Air India aircraft carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in a residential space in Ahmedabad minutes after taking off, probably killing nearly everybody on board in considered one of India’s worst air disasters. There have been 169 Indians, 53 British, one Canadian and 7 Portuguese nationals onboard other than 12 crew members.
Guterres stated he was “deeply saddened” by the aircraft crash and supplied “heartfelt condolences” to the households and family members of all affected.
Trump described the crash as “one of many worst in aviation historical past” and emphasised readiness of the US to assist India in any capability.
“The aircraft crash was horrible. I’ve already informed them (India), something we are able to do. It is a massive nation, a powerful nation, they usually’ll deal with it, I am positive,” Trump stated in response to a query on the White Home throughout an occasion.
President Putin supplied condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the aircraft crash, the Kremlin stated.
“Please convey my sympathy and help to the households of these killed and my needs for a swift restoration to these injured within the crash,” TASS stated, quoting Putin’s message.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated, “Now we have realized with deep emotion of the tragic aircraft crash in Ahmedabad, India. On this time of sorrow, I prolong our heartfelt ideas to the victims’ family members and to Prime Minister @NarendraModi.” Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney stated he was “devastated” to be taught in regards to the crash that had one Canadian nationwide amongst these on board. “My ideas are with the family members of everybody on board. Canada’s transportation officers are in shut contact with counterparts and I’m receiving common updates because the response to this tragedy unfolds,” he stated on X.
Overseas Minister Anita Anand too referred to as it the “distressing information” as “devastating.” “Canada is in shut contact with our worldwide companions. My ideas are with the households and family members of those that have been misplaced on this tragedy,” she stated in a put up on X.
US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio too expressed condolences, saying Washington continues to watch developments and stands with the emergency responders working to assist these impacted.
“Heartbroken to listen to the information of a tragic aircraft crash in Ahmedabad, India. My prayers are with all who misplaced their family members on this horrible incident,” Rubio stated on X.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated she was “deeply saddened” by the tragic crash and supplied condolences to the households of the victims.
Britain’s former Indian-origin prime minister Rishi Sunak stated he and his spouse Askhata Murty had been “deeply shocked and distressed” by the tragic information. “There’s a distinctive bond between our two nations and our ideas and prayers exit to the British and Indian households who’ve misplaced family members at present,” Sunak posted on X.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the aircraft crash and prolonged condolences to the households of the victims.
His elder brother and three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif supplied condolences to Prime Minister Modi and the individuals of India, saying this devastating loss transcends borders and reminds us of our shared humanity.
“Shocked on the tragic crash of #AirIndia flight carrying 242 passengers in Ahmedabad. We be a part of all in prayers for the bereaved ones and their households. #Bangladesh stands in solidarity with individuals and authorities of #India at this attempting time,” Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus stated on X.
Nepalese Prime Minister Okay P Sharma Oli stated he was “deeply saddened” by the tragic aircraft crash. “My heartfelt condolences to PM Shri @narendramodi jee and the individuals of India. Our ideas are with the victims’ households throughout this devastating time,” he stated on X.
“Nepal extends its heartfelt solidarity to India throughout this troublesome time,” Overseas Minister Arzu Rana Deuba stated.
Expressing his “profound unhappiness” on the crash, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu stated the federal government and folks of Maldives stand in solidarity with the individuals and the Authorities of India at this troublesome time.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated he’s “deeply saddened” and supplied “heartfelt condolences to the households of all these affected onboard.” “Equally heartbreaking are the civilian casualties on the bottom, together with younger medical college students whose lives and futures had been struck by this tragedy. At this second of deep sorrow, the individuals of Sri Lanka stand in solidarity with India. Our ideas and prayers are with everybody impacted,” he stated on X.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated he was “deeply distressed” to be taught in regards to the tragic crash and prolonged heartfelt condolences to the households and family members of all these affected.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides expressed heartfelt condolences to PM Modi and the individuals of India. “The individuals of Cyprus mourn with you. On this time of sorrow, we stand by our Indian pals with solidarity and compassion,” Christodoulides stated on X.
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Overseas Minister Maxime Prevot stated he was “shocked and deeply saddened” by the tragedy that strikes on the coronary heart of numerous households.
“Our ideas are with the victims, the rescuers on the bottom, and the individuals of India in these painful moments. Belgium stands in solidarity with India and all affected communities. Our providers are intently following developments,” he stated on X.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described it as “horrible information” and supplied his deepest condolences to Modi and the individuals of India.
“Our ideas are with all victims’ family and shut ones in India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada. We share your shock and grief on this tragic day. All of us pray for as many lives to be saved as attainable and want a speedy restoration to these injured,” he posted on X.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a put up on X stated he was “saddened” to know of the Air India crash. “My ideas and prayers are with the households of the fallen”, he wrote on X.
Israeli Overseas Minister Gideon Sa’ar joined him in expressing sorrow on the incident. “Our hearts are with the Indian individuals following the horrible incident,” Sa’ar wrote on X.
German Overseas Minister Johann Wadephul stated he’s following the “surprising photographs” of the Air India flight crashing in Ahmedabad and stated in a put up on X: “As we’re solely studying the small print, my ideas and heartfelt prayers are with our pals in #India and everybody presently hoping for his or her family members.” “Heartbreaking information from India with the tragic aircraft crash in Ahmedabad. My deepest condolences to the households and family members grieving this horrible loss. We share your ache. Pricey @narendramodi, Europe stands in solidarity with you and the individuals of India on this second of sorrow,” European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen stated in a put up on X.
Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo expressed his “honest condolences” to PM Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the households and family members of the victims, and to everybody affected by the tragic crash of Air India.
Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed and Nepal’s former premier Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda had been amongst different world leaders who supplied condolences to all these affected.
Azerbaijan’s Overseas Ministry prolonged its condolences and hoped for “energy and therapeutic within the days forward.” PTI NPK HM YAS ZH SCY SCY
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