New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday condoled the death of former US Defence Secretary Ash Carter, describing him as a strong supporter of Indo-US defence ties.

Carter, 68, served as the defence secretary in the final two years of the Obama administration.

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He died of a sudden cardiac event on Monday night in Boston, according to his family.

"Deeply shocked to learn about the passing away of former US Defense Secretary Ash Carter," Jaishankar tweeted.

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"He was great to work with and a strong supporter of our defense relationship. He was also a global strategist who was always thought provoking," he said.

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