President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have condoled the demise of former president Pranab Mukherjee, terming him

Washington: President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have condoled the demise of former president Pranab Mukherjee, terming him a "great leader" whose "visionary leadership" helped India's rise as a global power and paved the way for a stronger US-India partnership.

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Mukherjee died on Monday evening following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. He was 84.

"I was saddened to learn of the passing of India's former President, Pranab Mukherjee, Trump tweeted on Tuesday.

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"I send my condolences to his family and the people of India as they grieve the loss of a great leader," he said.

Earlier, Pompeo said that the United States was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Mukherjee.

Mike PompeoIn a distinguished career spanning more than half a century, Mukherjee worked tirelessly on behalf of the people of India as a parliamentarian, cabinet minister and as the president of the world's largest democracy, Pompeo said.

"His visionary leadership helped drive India's rise as a global power and paved the way for a stronger US-India partnership, he said.