The U.S. Mission to India mourns the passing of Sushma Swaraj. Minister Swaraj was greatly respected and viewed as an outstanding representative of the Indian people, both at home and abroad. She was a steadfast advocate for her compatriots.
As External Affairs Minister, she was a key partner in strengthening the U.S.-India bilateral relationship, most prominently during the inaugural 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in September 2018. We will always consider her a friend of the United States.
Our sympathies go out to Minister Swaraj’s family and friends, as well as to all Indians who were positively affected by her life and actions.
Representatives of other nations also mourned the death of Sushma and called her a great stateswoman. Sushma has developed relations with many countries they opined.
leaders cutting across the party lines mourned the death of Sushma and placed the wreaths at the Lodha crematorium this evening. Prime Minister Modi was also present here at the crematorium along with the other ministers. Vice President Venkaiah was assisted by Minister of State for Home Kishan Reddy. Advani was seated very next to the PM Modi.
