Indian Ambassador to Tajikistan passes away

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Biraja Prasad passed away on Saturday morning.

"Our deepest condolences to the family of Biraja Prasad, our Ambassador to Tajikistan, who tragically passed away this morning," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup tweeted.

"The thoughts and prayers of the ministry and the diplomatic community are with you at this difficult time," he stated.