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President sends condolences following the passing away of Barbara Bush

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has sent a message of condolence to U.S. President Donald Trump, following the passing away of Former First Lady Barbara Bush.
In his message, President Abdulla Yameen noted the news of the passing away of Former First Lady Barbara Bush was received with profound sorrow. Barbara Bush was an icon, a role model and a source of unrivaled inspiration for recent generations, especially to young women adding that she was no doubt a woman of astuteness, a prominent advocate of literacy and a keen defender of the courses she believed, noted President Yameen.
Furthermore, the President highlighted Barbara Bush had the most successful political as well as personal life, and showed the world what an honest and a dynamic life looks like. She will be missed dearly and remembered fondly, affirmed the President.
On conclusion, President Yameen extended heartfelt sympathy to the U.S. President, the Bush family and people of USA on behalf of the Government and the people of the Maldives at the time of global sorrow, national mourning in the U.S. and personal bereavement for the Bush family.