New -Delhi, June 13 (IANS). The aircraft accident in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, shocked the whole world on Thursday. The heads of state, including South African President Cyril Ramfosa and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, expressed condolences. On the social media platform X, Ramfosa wrote, “South African sensations have been with the governments and people of India, Britain, Portugal and Canada, who lost their citizens in the heart crash in Ahmedabad today (Thursday). Georgia Meloni wrote on X, “I am very sad about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. On my behalf, I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and express my complete solidarity with the Indian population in this hour of sadness.” Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said: “There was a sad news about aircraft accidents in Ahmedabad from India. My deeply condolences to the families and loved ones of this terrible damage. We share your pain. Europe is united with the people of India in this hour of sadness.” Mohammad Yunus, adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, also mourned the accident. He said: “I am shocked by the tragic accident of the Air India aircraft carrying 242 passengers in Ahmedabad. We are involved in prayer for all the grieving people and their families. Bangladesh stands in Solidarity with the people of India and the government in this difficult time.” Anura Kumra Disanayake, president of Sri Lanka, said: “I’m very sad about the flight AI 171 of Air India near Ahmedabad.” The embassy statement said: “The Islamic Republic of Iran expresses its deeply sad and deepest condolences to the tragic accident of Iran passenger aircraft. We express their condolences to the condolences of the people of India and the people of India, especially the victims of the victims. The Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote on X, “We are very sad about the tragic aircraft crash in Ahmedabad, India. We express our condolences to the families and loved ones. We expect strength and health benefits for them in the coming days.” The Air India aircraft that went from Ahmedabad to London on Thursday crashed shortly after taking off. The plane had 242 people, including the crew members. -Ians bag/acade
‘With India in the hour of sadness’, leaders from all over the world have mourned over the plane crash in Ahmedabad
