The Mauritius flag is being flown at half-mast on all government buildings until sunset on Saturday as a mark of respect for India’s former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, according to a statement from the Mauritius Prime Minister’s Office.
“Following the passing away of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of the Republic of India, the public is hereby informed that the Mauritius flag will be flown at half-mast on all government buildings until sunset today, Saturday, December 28, 2024, the day of his funeral”, the statement said.
An appeal was also made to the private sector to lower their flags to half-mast in tribute.
Mauritius Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and International Trade, Dhananjay Ramful, traveled to Delhi to attend Dr. Singh’s funeral, according to sources.
On Friday, Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam visited India’s High Commission in Port Louis and signed a Condolence Book opened in memory of the former Indian Prime Minister.
In a post on X, the Indian High Commission in Mauritius stated: “Hon’ble Dr. @PmRamgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius, visited the @HCI_PortLouis and signed the Condolence Book opened in memory of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India.”
Prime Minister Ramgoolam reflected on his first meeting with Dr. Singh, calling him a “gentleman politician and eminent economist.” He said Dr. Singh’s humility, integrity, and calm demeanor would always be remembered. In a Facebook post, Ramgoolam expressed his condolences.
“It is with profound sadness that I have just learnt of the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. I first met him when I was Leader of the Opposition, during his official visit to Mauritius before the 2005 elections. Dr. Singh was a gentleman politician and a distinguished economist who transformed India’s economic landscape. His humility, integrity, and calmness will always be remembered. On behalf of the people of Mauritius and my government, I offer our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”
Dr. Singh passed away on Thursday at AIIMS Delhi at the age of 92 due to age-related ailments. He was cremated earlier today with full state honors at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi’s Kashmere Gate, in the presence of family, friends, colleagues, and dignitaries.
