Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condoled the death of
industrialist Ratan Tata and said he was
a champion of friendship between Israel and India. Ratan Tata passed away
in Mumbai on Wednesday last at the age of 86.
In a social media post addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
Netanyahu highlighted Ratan Tata's contributions to fostering Israel-India
ties.
In the statement, Netanyahu said, "To my friend, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.
I and many in Israel mourn the loss of Ratan Naval
Tata, a proud son of India and a champion of the friendship between our two
countries. Please convey my condolences to Ratan's family."
Prime minister Modi praised Ratan Tata in a post mourning his demise,
calling Tata "a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an
extraordinary human being."
The final rites of the eminent industrialist were conducted with full
state honours in Worli crematorium. On Thursday, Singapore's prime minister
Lawrence Wong paid tribute to Ratan Tata, calling him a true friend of the
country. French president Emmanuel Macron also praised Ratan Tata's
contributions to innovation and knowledge, adding that "France has lost a dear friend from India.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates also lauded Ratan Tata's achievements and
his importance for India and the world. He said, "Ratan Tata was a
visionary leader whose dedication to improving lives left an indelible mark on
India-and the world.