World leaders have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning a historic third term in the Lok Sabha elections.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said PM Modi’s victory makes it certain that the two leaders will continue to work together to strengthen India-Italy ties.
“Congratulations to @narendramodi on the new election victory and my warmest wishes for good work. It’s certain that we will continue to work together to strengthen the friendship that unites Italy and India and consolidate cooperation on the various issues that bind us, for the well-being of our nations and our people,” said Meloni in a social media post.
Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated PM Modi and the BJP and said his country looks forward to strengthening the bilateral ties.
“I extend my warmest felicitations to the @BJP4India led NDA on its victory, demonstrating the confidence of the Indian people in the progress and prosperity under the leadership of PM @narendramodi. As the closest neighbour Sri Lanka looks forward to further strengthening the partnership with India,” Mr Wickremesinghe said.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu said he looks forward to working together with the Modi government.
”Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi, and the BJP and BJP-led NDA, on the success in the 2024 Indian General Election, for the third consecutive term. I look forward to working together to advance our shared interests in pursuit of shared prosperity and stability for our two countries,” he said.
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth also congratulated the PM and expressed confidence that the largest democracy will continue to achieve remarkable progress under his leadership.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said he looks forward to working closely with Modi as he continues to lead Bharat to great heights.
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kumar Dahal ‘Prachanda’ congratulated the Indian leader and said he was happy to note the successful completion of the world’s largest democratic exercise with the enthusiastic participation of the people of India.
Maldives President Muizzu also said he looks forward to working with Modi to advance ”our shared interests in pursuit of shared prosperity and stability of both nations”.