China congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, a day after his election win, adding it was “ready to work” with its neighbour. A “healthy and stable China-India relationship is in the common interest of both sides and is also conducive to peace and development in the region and the world,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular press conference.
Ties between the two neighbours hit a low except for trade ever since the eastern Ladakh border standoff erupted on May 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong Tso area. The two sides have so far held 21 rounds of military talks to resolve the standoff. Both sides are working to improve bilateral ties.
On Tuesday, the BJP won 240 seats to emerge as the single largest party in the 543-member Lok Sabha. With the support of its other allies, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) reached the 272-majority mark. Several heads of state and leaders from various walks of life have Modi after the BJP-led NDA coalition managed to secure a simple majority.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Modi on being reelected for a third consecutive term. “May the friendship between India and Israel continue to surge towards new heights. Badhaai Ho,” he said. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also congratulated Modi, and the 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.
Earlier on Tuesday, several leaders from South Asia, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Maldives, wished Modi after his win. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also congratulated Modi for winning a third consecutive term and said she will continue to work together with the Indian government to deepen ties between Italy and India.
“Congratulations to Narendra Modi on the new electoral victory and my warmest wishes for good work. (It is) 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 peoples,” Meloni said.
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