Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari has condoled the passing away of the former National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra. In a condolence message today, Ansari described Mishra's departure as a personal loss. He said Mishra was a distingished diplomat and public servant of highest caliber who served the country with great distinction. The Vice President said in Mishra's death, the nation has lost an outstanding public figure whose contributions in protecting and promoting national interests, will be long remembered.