Lok Sabha on Tuesday condoled the death of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia with Speaker Somnath Chatterjee saying the world had lost a leader and an elder statesman.
Observing that India had maintained close and friendly relations with Saudi Arabia under King Fahd's leadership, the speaker said these bonds have been especially strengthened by the presence of a large expatriate Indian community, which has found a home in the kingdom.
Chatterjee said the House joined the ruling family and the people of Saudi Arabia in mourning the irreparable loss. Members observed silence as a mark of respect to the departed leader.
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