Trudeau, Albanese, Bongbong Marcos Join Dozens Of World Leaders In Wishing Modi On Election Win

Dozens of world leaders on Thursday continued to congratulate Narendra Modi on the victory of the BJP-led NDA coalition in the general elections and expressed their wish to work closely with India under his leadership.

From Europe and Asia to America, leaders put out social media posts or spoke to Modi directly on the phone as he is all set to take charge as the prime minister for a historic third consecutive term after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 293 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.

Australia

“Great to speak with @narendramodi today to congratulate him on his election victory. Australia and India are close friends, with strong strategic, economic and cultural ties. We look forward to growing our partnership in 2024 and beyond,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Philippines

Philippines President Bongbong Marcos sent warmest congratulations to Modi for securing a fresh mandate. “The last decade has shown India as a sincere friend to the Philippines & I look forward to the further strengthening of our bilateral and regional partnership in the years ahead,” he said.

Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wished Modi a very successful third term in promoting sustainable development, combating inequalities and strengthening cooperation between our countries. “Brazil and India are allies in confronting injustices in the international order and in the fight against hunger and poverty. May we meet at the G20 and IBSA Summits here in Brazil and continue working together,” he posted on X.

New Zealand

“Warm congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Indian election results. Wonderful to see the celebration of democracy in the world’s largest voting exercise. I look forward to working with India’s Government to achieve a meaningful lift in New Zealand-India ties,” New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said.

Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Modi for securing a third term in the Lok Sabha elections. “Congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his electoral victory. Canada stands ready to work with his government to advance the relationship between our nations’ peoples — anchored to human rights, diversity, and the rule of law,” the Canadian Prime Minister’s official account on X quoted Trudeau as saying.

Iceland

Earlier today, Modi thanked Iceland Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson after he wished BJP for its victory in the world’s largest democratic election in history. “Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi and the BJP on your victory in the world’s largest democratic election in history. I look forward to deepening Iceland and India’s cooperation through our newly signed trade and economic partnership agreement,” Iceland’s PM said.

Israel

Congratulating Modi, Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid said India-Israel ties will continue to go from strength to strength under him. “India held the world’s largest election and it was a triumph of democracy. Congratulations to @narendramodi on his victory. I am sure that under his leadership relations between India and Israel will continue to go from strength to strength,” Lapid said.

France

Modi received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron during which both leaders promised to take bilateral ties to “newer heights.” “Delighted to receive a phone call from my dear friend, @EmmanuelMacron. Conveyed my commitment to work together to accomplish the ambitious ‘Horizon 2047’ roadmap. The strong and trusted Strategic Partnership between India & France is slated to scale newer heights in the times to come,” Modi said.

Top Leaders Who Wished Modi

Biden

Earlier on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak were among dozens of world leaders who congratulated Modi on his coalition’s win in the general elections.

“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,” Biden said in his congratulatory message.

Putin

During a telephone conversation, President Putin “warmly congratulated” Modi on the success of his party in the elections, his office said. “This reflects 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 strengthening of its international authority,” the Kremlin said in a statement posted on the official Telegram channel.

“Both sides expressed satisfaction with the current level of the Russian-Indian special and privileged strategic partnership, which will continue expanding in all areas,” it said, adding that the two leaders agreed to continue constructive personal interaction. A congratulatory letter was also sent to PM Modi, it added.

Sunak

British Prime Minister Sunak said he spoke to Modi and congratulated him on his election victory. “The UK and India share the closest of friendships, and together that friendship will continue to thrive,” the Indian-origin leader wrote in a post on X.

Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the successful holding of the world’s largest democratic elections in India. “Congratulations to Prime Minister @NarendraModi, the BJP, and BJP-led NDA on the third consecutive victory in India’s parliamentary elections. I wish the people of India peace and prosperity, and I hope for continued cooperation between our countries. India and Ukraine share common values and a rich history. May our partnership continue to thrive, bringing progress and mutual understanding for our nations,” he said.

Mohamed bin Zayed

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed extended his “sincere congratulations to my friend” Modi and wished him success in leading India to further progress. “Our two countries enjoy a deeply rooted strategic partnership and I look forward to our continued collaboration aimed at advancing the shared development goals of our nations and our peoples,” he said in a message posted in English, Arabic and Hindi on X.

Congratulating Modi on his re-election, Egyptian President El-Sisi said Egypt looks forward to working together in the coming years to open-up broader prospects for enhancing the historical relations the two countries and their friendly peoples share, and to leveraging the potential available for their joint efforts. “I wish the Indian Prime Minister success and the Indian people further development and prosperity,” he said.

Lai Ching-te

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te congratulated Modi and said: “We look forward to enhancing the fast-growing #Taiwan-#India partnership, expanding our collaboration on trade, technology & other sectors to contribute to peace & prosperity in the #IndoPacific.” China also congratulated Modi on the victory of the BJP-led NDA coalition in the general elections and said it stands ready to work with India bearing in mind the overall interests of bilateral ties.

Others

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim were among the leaders who congratulated Modi on his election victory.

Other leaders included Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness, former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, Vice President of Maldives Hussain Mohamed Latheef, Lithuania President Gitanas Nausėda, President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto, and Iran’s interim President Mohammad Mokhber.

Multiple reports said that India is likely to invite leaders of a number of its neighbouring countries, including Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, to the swearing-in ceremony of Modi. Top leaders of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Mauritius are likely to be among the foreign leaders to be invited for Modi’s oath-taking ceremony.

(With agency inputs)