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Ratan Tata Was A "Champion Of The Friendship" Between India And Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu (Pic via Twitter)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (13 October) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, condoling the passing away of India's legendary businessman Ratan Tata.
In a post on X, Netanyahu said that many people in his country are mourning Tata's death.
Ratan Tata died aged 86 on 9 October at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, where he was admitted for a routine health check due to his age.
Praising Tata's contribution in bridging India-Israel ties, Netanyahu wrote, "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 also asked PM Modi to "convey my condolences to Ratan's family."
Netanyahu joined several world leaders in paying a tribute to Tata, who was one of the most respected industrial titans in India.
He is credited for his philanthropic work and for expanding the Tata Group to more than 100 countries.
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, in his condolence message, said that "India and the world have lost a giant with a giant heart".
Remembering Ratan Tata's "visionary contribution", French President Emmanuel Macron said, "France has lost a dear friend from India. Ratan Tata's visionary helmsmanship contributed to boosting industries in India and France, in the fields of innovation and manufacturing. Beyond this, his legacy will be marked by his humanist vision, immense philanthropic achievements and his humility."
