Kamla: Franklin Khan dedicated his life to serving Trinidad and Tobago

OPPOSITION Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar said she is saddened by the death of Energy Minister Franklin Khan.

Khan died on Saturday morning.

In a release shortly after, Persad-Bissessar said she sends condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

"I pray that they can find peace and comfort during this difficult time," she said.

"Mr Khan dedicated much of his life in service to his country, and his contributions over a period of almost two decades as an MP a minister of Government in varying capacities in two PNM administrations and as a senator, are laudable."