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Singapore's foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan has condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said he will at all times be remembered as a good friend of the country.

Vajpayee, one of India's utmost magnetic leaders and inspiring orators, died on August 16 at the age of 93 in New Delhi. "Vajpayee was a selfless and visionary leader who made great contribution India, transforming the economy and elevating the standing in the region and the world," Balakrishnan wrote in the condolence book at the Indian High Commission.

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The Indian-origin Singaporean minister stated deepest condolences to the Government and people of India on Vajpayee's death.

"He oversaw strong growth in the relationship between our two countries (Singapore and India) and will always be remembered as a good friend of Singapore," Balakrishnan wrote.

By Sowmya Sangam