Ottawa, CMC- Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has joined the rising record of individuals and establishments paying tribute to the Guyanese-born Caribbean statesman Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, who died final Friday at 95.
“It’s with unhappiness that I realized of the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, former secretary-general of the Commonwealth of Nations,” Trudeau stated, including that Sir Ramphal was a politician and diplomat who devoted his life to advancing human rights and social justice the world over.
Sir Shridath Ramphal
“He was an important advocate for the equality and prosperity of all nations – giant or small, developed or growing – on the world stage,” Trudeau stated, noting that Sir Ramphal was the longest-serving Commonwealth secretary common from 1975 to 1990.
“On this position, he guided the group by way of a few of its most transformative years. Most notably, Sir Ramphal can be remembered for spearheading the Commonwealth’s anti-apartheid efforts in South Africa – a testomony to his unwavering dedication to human rights.”
Trudeau stated Sir Shridath was “a believer within the energy of schooling as a pressure for good,” including that “it’s no shock that the British Columbia-based Commonwealth of Studying was created throughout his tenure, making high-quality schooling out there throughout the Commonwealth.
“On behalf of all Canadians, I supply my deepest condolences to Sir Ramphal’s household, buddies, and people near him. As we be a part of our companions within the Caribbean and the Commonwealth in mourning this nice loss, could we honor him by reaffirming the values of justice, peace, and equality that he stood for.”
Educated at King’s School, London, and Grey’s Inn, London, Sir Shridath, in addition to being Commonwealth Secretary Common, was, amongst different issues, assistant Legal professional Common of the West Indies Federation, Minister of Justice and Overseas Affairs of Guyana and chancellor of the Universities of Guyana, the West Indies, and Warwick.
In a press release asserting his “peaceable” loss of life, the household stated his kids surrounded him. No date has but been introduced for his funeral.
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