Netanyahu mourns Ratan Tata's death and praises his role in Israel-India relations
thehindu.com — October 13, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed condolences for the death of Indian businessman Ratan Tata, who passed away on October 9, 2024, at age 86. Netanyahu praised Tata as a key figure in strengthening Israel-India relations. In a message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Netanyahu referred to Tata as a "proud son of India" and a champion of friendship between the two nations. He requested Modi to convey his sympathies to Tata's family. Other world leaders, including Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and French President Emmanuel Macron, also paid tribute to Tata, recognizing his contributions to industry and innovation.