Chinese envoy condoles Vajpayee's death

New Delhi : Chinese Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui on Thursday condoled former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death saying his contribution to India-China relations will never be forgotten.

"Deeply saddened by the passing away of the Honorable Atal Bihari Vajpayee," Luo tweeted.

"We will never forget his great contribution to China India relations," he said

Vajpayee, 93, passed away at AIIMS on Thursday evening following a prolonged illness.