Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering on 31st august expressed his condolences on the demise of the former president of India Sh. Pranab Mukherjee. “On behalf of the people of Bhutan, I offer our deepest condolences to the people of India on the passing away of Bharat Ratna Sh.Pranab Mukherjee. We offer our sincere prayers and wish his family all the strength,” Bhutan Prime Minister expressed in a tweet. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha said he was saddened to hear about the passing of the former president of India. “I am saddened to hear of the passing of the Former. #Indian President, #Bharatratna Pranab Mukherjee. He was a statesman par excellence, a writer and a man loved by all. The passion with which he served his nation is unparalleled. My deepest condolences to his family and friends,” the president said in a tweet.