Jerusalem, October 13: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condoled the death of Indian industry titan Ratan Tata, calling him a champion of the friendship between Israel and India. The former Tata Group chairman passed away on Wednesday evening aged 86.

In a post on X addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Netanyahu highlighted Ratan Tata's contributions to fostering Israel-India ties. "To my friend, Prime Minister @narendramodi. I and many in Israel mourn the loss of Ratan Naval Tata, a proud son of India and a champion of the friendship between our two countries," he said on Saturday. Ratan Tata Funeral: Last Rites of Veteran Industrialist Being Performed With State Honours at Mumbai’s Worli Crematorium (Watch Video).

Netanyahu asked Prime Minister Modi to convey his condolences to Ratan Tata's family."In sympathy, Benjamin Netanyahu," he said as he concluded the post. On Thursday, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong paid homage to Ratan Tata, calling him a true friend of his country. Ratan Tata Dies: Mukesh Ambani Extends Condolences, Says ‘Ratan, You Will Always Remain in My Heart’.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolences on Friday over Ratan Tata's death, praising his contributions to innovation and manufacturing while acknowledging his role in strengthening industries in India and France.

(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)