Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on Thursday at the death of Zambia’s first president Kenneth Kaunda, and said he was a respected world leader and statesman.
Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu announced on Facebook Thursday evening that Kaunda, a champion of African independence, has died at the age of 97.
In a tweet, PM Modi said, “Saddened to hear of the demise of Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda, a respected world leader and statesman. My deepest condolences to his family and the people of Zambia.”
Saddened to hear of the demise of Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda, a respected world leader and statesman. My deepest condolences to his family and the people of Zambia.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2021