US President Barack Obama has condoled the death of former Indian president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, calling him one of India's most accomplished leaders.
"Dr. Kalam rose from humble beginnings to become one of India's most accomplished leaders, earning esteem at home and abroad," said Obama.
"An advocate for stronger U.S.-India relations, Dr. Kalam worked to deepen our space cooperation, forging links with NASA during a 1962 visit to the United States," he added.
Obama said Dr. Kalam's tenure as India's 11th president witnessed unprecedented growth in the ties between both nations.
"Suitably named 'the People's President' Dr. Kalam's humility and dedication to public service served as an inspiration to millions of Indians and admirers around the world," he added.
