New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Neena Malhotra, on behalf of the Government of India, signed the condolence book at the Suriname Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday, offering condolences over the death of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs stated, “Secretary (South) Dr. Neena Malhotra visited the Embassy of the Republic of Suriname and on behalf of the people and Government of Ind…
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Paramaribo, March 31 (IANS) Chandrikapersad Santokhi, former President of Suriname, has passed away at the age of 67, local media reported on Tuesday (Indian time). The cause of his death was not immediately disclosed. Santokhi, who served as President from 2020 to 2025, was also the leader of the Progressive Reform Party and had earlier held the position of justice minister in the country.Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his demise, recalling their personal rapport and Santokhi’s role in s…