Now, with this backdrop and these dynamics, you have established the European Union with a vision of peace and prosperity for the entire region. Europe was the theatre of conflicts among the nations lasting hundreds of years, including the two World Wars. Europe has seen the birth of pioneers in science, leading to the development of technologies. Its people were valiantly engaged in the adventure of exploring the Planet Earth, resulting in the discovery of many ideas and systems. I wish to share this experience with you, friends.Įuropean civilisation has a unique place in human history. As you are aware, as a democratic nation India has experience in providing leadership to over one billion people with multi-language, multicultural and multi-religious systems. I was wondering what thoughts I could share with you. I am indeed delighted to be with the honourable Members of the European Parliament on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee year of the European Union. I would particularly like to greet Mr Hans-Gert Pöttering, Mr Harald Rømer, Mr Klaus Welle and Mr Ciril Stokelj. The PM prayed eternal peace for the departed soul and commiserated with the bereaved family.24 April 2007, European Parliament Strasbourg, Germanyįriends, my greetings to all of you. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also expressed deep condolences on the demise of the former Indian president. President Mamnoon Hussain also expressed grief over the demise of the former Indian president.Īccording to a press statement issued from the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and the people of India. “May Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in peace and give fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement said. Kalam will be remembered for his meritorious services for his country,” a statement from the Foreign Office said. Pakistan expressed condolences on the demise of Dr. May his soul rest in peace.” Condolences from Pakistan Kalam, who wrote a book called “Ignited Minds,” became best known as a tireless campaigner for unleashing India's technological muscle and discouraging expensive imports from the West.īorn on October 15, 1931, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Kalam graduated from the prestigious Madras Institute of Technology in aeronautical engineering.įinance Minister Arun Jaitley expressed his condolences on Twitter: “We have lost an ideal citizen. He played a pivotal role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998. Abdul Kalam won his spurs as the country’s missile man. India's first atomic test was in 1974.įormer Indian president A.P.J. He became a national folk hero after helping oversee nuclear tests in 1998 that solidified India's status as a nuclear weapons state. Popularly known as “Missile Man,” Kalam led the scientific team that developed missiles able to carry India's nuclear warheads. He was known as the father of the country's military missile programme. Kalam served as president of India for five years from 2002, and enjoyed support of both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress at the time. Warjri, chief secretary of Meghalaya state, confirmed that Kalam died on Monday evening at a hospital. Kalam died from cardiac arrest in Bethany Hospital, according to hospital chief executive officer John L. "He was brought into the hospital without a pulse or blood pressure, there was no sign of life," said John Sailo Ryntathiang, director of Bethany Hospital. Kalam, 83, collapsed while addressing the students of the Indian Institute of Management in the Meghalaya in Shillong and was rushed to the nearby Bethany hospital where doctors gave him emergency treatment while trying to revive him. Abdul Kalam died on Monday after collapsing collapsing while delivering a lecture in Shillong, northeastern India.
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