president condoles passing away of shri j.n. dixit

Monday, January 03, 2005

The President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has condoled the death of the National Security Adviser, Shri J.N. Dixit.

In a condolence message to the wife of Shri Dixit, Smt. Annapurna Dixit, Dr. Kalam has said, “Shri Dixit served the country with distinction as a career diplomat and was posted to the capitals of many important nations during his nearly four decade diplomatic career. He was always keen to analyse geo-political developments and was recognized as an astute mind in the world of diplomacy. His contributions in the National Security aspects are unique. I knew him personally for a decade as a friend”.