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I sincerely hope that the difficulties that are there in Iraq and Iran can be resolved, that Iraq will see a new era of hope in which its people will enjoy a full sovereignty. And also the problems that there is with Iran can be resolved through dialogue through giving diplomacy a chance.

Manmohan Singh

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Manmohan Singh
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: September 26
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