Saddam Execution 'Unfortunate', says Indian Government
Dated 30/12/2006
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The Indian Ministry for External Affairs on Saturday said in a statement that the execution of former Iraqi dictator was an "unfortunate event" and was "disappointing".
"We hope that this unfortunate event will not affect the process of reconciliation, restoration of peace and normalcy in Iraq," said External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee in a statement.
"We had already expressed the hope that the execution would not be carried out. We are disappointed that it has been," the statement said.
New Delhi had opposed the death sentence awarded to Hussein, saying that the deposed Iraqi leader must be spared.
