New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made "strategic adjustments" to India's foreign policy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday while expressing his condolences over the Congress leader's death.

Singh, who played a pivotal role in India’s economic reforms, passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday night at the age of 92. Jaishankar, currently visiting the United States, shared his tribute.

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"Deeply grieved at the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today," Jaishankar said on X. "While regarded as the architect of Indian economic reforms, he was equally responsible for the strategic corrections to our foreign policy."

"Was immensely privileged to work closely with him. Will always remember his kindness and courtesy," the external affairs minister said. Jaishankar is currently on a visit to the US.

Singh’s death, attributed to age-related health issues, was confirmed by AIIMS. Following his passing, messages of condolence have poured in from around the world, with leaders from neighboring countries such as the Maldives and Afghanistan mourning his loss and acknowledging his contributions and strong relations with their nations.

Earlier this year, Dr Singh retired from the Rajya Sabha after serving 33 years in the upper house of Parliament.

Born in Punjab in 1932, Manmohan Singh served as India’s Prime Minister for two terms, from 2004 to 2014. He first assumed office after Congress’s victory in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, defeating the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA. Singh served a second term from 2009 until 2014, when he was succeeded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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