UK PM Rishi Sunak, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, EU's Michel Congratulate PM Modi On NDA Majority

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gained a majority in the Lok Sabha elections.

“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. There is a close friendship between Britain and India, and together this friendship will continue to grow,” Sunak said.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that he will work with PM Modi to deepen German-Indian ties.

“I would like to congratulate you on your election victory. Our countries have been strategic partners for decades. We will continue our successful cooperation to deepen German-Indian relations and to work on international and global issues. I look forward to seeing you again soon,” Olaf Scholz said, according to a press release from the German Chancellor’s office.

EU chief Charles Michel also congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his coalition’s election win, saying Brussels was “looking forward to continuing to deepen our strategic partnership with India”.

“Our continents must cooperate on the most pressing global challenges: climate change, peace and security, and the fight against poverty,” Michel said on social media.