US Prez Biden congratulates Narendra Modi, NDA on Lok Sabha poll victory
PTC Web Desk: US President Joe Biden congratulated BJP leader Narendra Modi on his election victory on Wednesday. The US government also expressed its intent to continue its partnership with India to promote prosperity and innovation, address the climate crisis, and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Biden, who is currently in France, personally called the Prime Minister-elect to congratulate him.
Later, taking to social media platform X, the US president posted, "Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance on their victory, and the nearly 650 million voters in this historic election. The friendship between our nations is only growing as we unlock a shared future of unlimited potential."
“The friendship between our nations is only growing as we unlock a shared future of unlimited potential,” Biden added. In a reply, Prime Minister Modi said he was happy to receive the call from his "friend".
"Deeply value his warm words of felicitations and his appreciation for the Indian democracy. Conveyed that India-US Comprehensive Global Partnership is poised to witness many new landmarks in the years to come. Our partnership will continue to be a force for global good for the benefit of humanity," the BJP leader stated.
Secretary of State Tony Blinken extended wishes saying, “The US looks forward to advancing our partnership with the Indian government and commends the estimated 650 million voters who exercised their right to vote.”
- PTC NEWS
