Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday expressed condolences on the demise of the UK Queen Elizabeth II noting that the longest-serving monarch was a true friend of India, and her demise is a tremendous loss for the people of England and the world.

"I would like to pay my condolences to the people of the UK on the sad demise of Queen Elizabeth II. She has been the longest reigning Monarch and was a true friend of India. PM Modi has also shared his own experiences with the Queen," Goyal said.