MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS NEW DELHI-110011 Phone : 2301 2318 Fax : 2301 6781 E-mail: dirfs@mea.gov.in FOREIGN SECRETARY No. 15648/FS/2011 September 3, 2011 Dear Smt. Karthikeyan, We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Ambassador PRS Mani recently. Ambassador Mani had a distinguished record of service and was perhaps the oldest surviving member of the Indian Foreign Service. He would be fondly remembered by colleagues and friends. On behalf of the Indian Foreign Service Association and all officers of the Indian Foreign Service, please accept our condolences on Ambassador Mani's passing away. Ambassador Mani was remembered at the IFSA meeting held on August 30, 2011 where members observed a minute's silence as a mark of respect to him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and other family members of Ambassador Mani at this difficult time. May God give you the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss. With respectful regards, Yours sincerely, (Ranjan Mathai) Smt. Girija Karthikeyan, No. 37, Hanumanthappa Layout, Ulsoor Road, Bangalore 560042