As India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Rawat spearheaded a historic period of transformation in the Indian military. He was a strong friend and partner of the US, overseeing a major expansion of India’s defense cooperation with the US military. His legacy will continue on.
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) December 8, 2021
Our thoughts are with the Indian people and the Indian military, and we pray for Group Captain Varun Singh’s full recovery.
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) December 8, 2021
अत्यंत दुखद समाचार। जनरल रावत एक समझदार इंसान, एक बहादुर फौजी एवम अपनी श्रेणी के पथ प्रदर्शक थे। कुछ ही हफ्तों पहले उनसे भेंट हुई थी। हम जनरल रावत, उनकी पत्नी और अन्य सभी जिनकी इस हादसे में जान गई है, उनके लिए दुख प्रकट करते है।
— Alex Ellis (@AlexWEllis) December 8, 2021
Russia has lost a very close friend, who played a big role in promotion of our bilateral special and privileged strategic partnership. Grieving together with India. Goodbye, friend! Farewell, commander! https://t.co/ywpXHHYYJC
— Nikolay Kudashev 🇷🇺 (@NKudashev) December 8, 2021
🇦🇺 Our deepest sympathies to the families of CDS General Bipin Rawat, Madhulika Rawat & others on the helicopter.The 🇦🇺🇮🇳 #defence relationship have thrived during General Rawat’s tenure. #RIP #bipinrawat 🙏@PeterDutton_MP @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @DeptDefence pic.twitter.com/xsDbGARWs2— Barry O’Farrell AO (@AusHCIndia) December 8, 2021
Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife, and several defence officials in a crash. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families & the Indian Armed Forces.We will remember CDS Rawat as a great military leader & a supporter of 🇫🇷🇮🇳 defence ties. pic.twitter.com/wG00wvidzn— Emmanuel Lenain (@FranceinIndia) December 8, 2021