US President Joe Biden has extended warm congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the resounding victory of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, securing an impressive 293 seats and ensuring PM Modi's third term in office.
In a post on a social media platform, President Biden expressed his felicitations, stating, "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."
Prior to this, US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that he believes the partnership between the United States and India is going to continue to be strong. Miller had then remarked on the extant robust relations at the governmental and people-to-people levels.
"I expect a continued close partnership between the United States and India. There is a great partnership both at the government level, at the – and at the people-to-people level, and I fully expect that to continue."
Russian President Vladimir Putin, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and French President Emmanuel Macron, among other world leaders, also wished PM Modi, recognizing his leadership for the third term consecutively for the headship of the Indian government.
Putin Calls PM Modi, says election verdict confirms his 'high political authority'
Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warmly extending congratulations on the BJP-led NDA's triumph in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. Putin emphasized that the election results spoke volumes about Modi's "high political authority."
"This is a reflection of the support of the political course pursued by the Indian leadership, recognition of the results achieved in the socio-economic development of the country and the strengthening of its international authority," the Kremlin quoted Putin as saying during the conversation with PM Modi.
"Both sides expressed satisfaction with the current level of especially privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India, which will continue to expand in all directions. It was agreed to continue constructive personal interaction between the leaders of the two countries," it added.
In a separate congratulatory telegram sent to PM Modi, the Russian President said that the voting results once again confirmed the Indian leader's "personal high political authority" and support for his course towards accelerated socio-economic development of India, including the protection of its interests on the world stage.
"We attach great importance to the relationship of a particularly privileged strategic partnership with New Delhi. I am confident that the interests of the friendly peoples of Russia and India are in the interests of further building up traditional mutually beneficial cooperation and filling it with new content," added the Russian President.
"I sincerely wish you new success in your government activities, as well as good health and prosperity," Putin concluded.
India-UK friendship will continue to thrive, says Sunak in call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, extending warm congratulations on his re-election victory and expressing best wishes for his third term in office.
"Today I spoke to Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his election victory. The UK and India share the closest of friendships, and together that friendship will continue to thrive," Sunak tweeted on X platform after his telephonic conversation with PM Modi.
Both Prime Ministers highlighted the strength of the India-UK relationship and their shared ambition to strengthen it in the years to come, the release issued by the UK Foreign Ministry said.
"Both agreed to stay in touch and looked forward to seeing each other at the G7 Leaders' Summit in Italy next week," it added.
Earlier, Sunak had also appreciated India's rise as an 'economic powerhouse' and said economies like India, Indonesia and Nigeria are playing a key role in reshaping the global economic landscape.
French President Macron Extends Congratulations to 'Dear Friend' Modi, Commends Strong Strategic Partnership with India
French President Emmanuel Macron conveyed his warm congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gears up for its third consecutive term in power in India.
“India has concluded the world’s largest elections! Congratulations Narendra Modi, my dear friend. Together we will continue strengthening the strategic partnership that unites India and France,” Macron posted on X.
In his congratulatory tweet, Macron said to Modi, his "dear friend", and commended India on successfully completing the world's largest democratic exercise. Macron reiterated the strong bonding of the strategic partnership between India and France, promising to continue enhancing it collaboratively.
In recent years, the relationship between the two countries has deepened in several new areas under the two leaders' leadership—whether it's the purchase of the Rafale fighter jets, or developing helicopter engines together.
The bilateral relationship has, over the period, further deepened in several new areas under the stewardship of both the heads — whether it is the procurement of Rafale fighter jets or development of helicopter engines together. Notable milestones include the procurement of Rafale fighter jets and joint ventures in helicopter engine development.
Last year, Prime Minister Modi attended the annual Bastille Day Parade in Paris as a ‘Guest of Honour’ on the French President’s invitation as both nations marked the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership.
The camaraderie between the two leaders was further demonstrated when Prime Minister Modi graced the annual Bastille Day Parade in Paris as the \"Guest of Honour\" last year, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership. During this visit, Modi was honored with the prestigious Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian award.
Further cementing the bond, Macron was the chief guest at India's 75th Republic Day celebrations earlier this year, marking a significant highlight in the bilateral relations. Further, Macron's visit to India during the G-20 Summit in September brought forward continued momentum in Indo-French diplomatic engagements.
Indo-French relations got a major fillip early this year as Macron was the chief guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations during his two-day state visit in January.
The French President also visited India during the G-20 Summit in September last year.
