India expressed condolences for the passing of former Yemen President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, highlighting his role in strengthening ties between the two nations. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary at the Overseas Indian Affairs (OIA) Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) divisions of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), visited the Yemen Embassy in New Delhi to sign the condolence book.
Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, who passed away in Riyadh at the age of 80 on May 28, played a significant part in Yemen’s political landscape. He served as Yemen’s President from 2012 to 2022 and was known for his efforts to restructure the country’s military and security institutions. Hadi’s presidency was marked by challenges, including Yemen’s civil war and political instability.
In 2015, Hadi resigned following pressure from Houthi fighters, leading to a series of events that escalated into a conflict involving foreign intervention. Despite the challenges during his presidency, Hadi aimed to unite anti-Houthi factions and work towards a political resolution. India acknowledged Hadi as a friend of the nation and expressed heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Yemen for their loss.
