The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of mother of His Excellency Alexander Lukashenko, the President Republic of Belarus. The President is shortly to visit Belarus.

In a condolence message addressed to President Lukashenko, the President has said, "I learned, with sadness, of the passing of your beloved mother on May 26, 2015. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your bereavement. May you have the strength to bear this irreparable loss”.

This release issued at 1245 hrs.