‘Proud son of India’: Netanyahu condoles Ratan Tata’s death
In a post on X addressed to PM Modi, he highlights Tata's contributions to fostering Israel-India ties
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condoled the death of Indian industry titan Ratan Tata, calling him a champion of the friendship between Israel and India.
The former Tata Group chairman passed away on Wednesday evening aged 86.
In a post on X addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Netanyahu highlighted Ratan Tata’s contributions to fostering Israel-India ties.
“To my friend, Prime Minister @narendramodi. 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,” he said on Saturday.
To my friend, Prime Minister @narendramodi.
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.
In sympathy,
Benjamin Netanyahu— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 12, 2024
Netanyahu asked Prime Minister Modi to convey his condolences to Ratan Tata’s family. “In sympathy, Benjamin Netanyahu,” he said as he concluded the post.
On Thursday, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong paid homage to Tata, calling him a true friend of his country.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolences on Friday over Tata’s death, praising his contributions to innovation and manufacturing while acknowledging his role in strengthening industries in India and France.
