US President Joe Biden extends congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for their election victory, securing 293 seats in the 543-member parliament, enough to form a government. Biden, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), underscores the growing friendship between the two nations and their shared future potential.
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conveys his congratulations to Modi during a telephone call, wishing him success for his third term. Sunak emphasizes the strong friendship between the UK and India, expressing optimism about its continued prosperity under Modi’s leadership.
French President Emmanuel Macron offers his congratulations to Modi in both French and English online, acknowledging India’s conclusion of the world’s largest elections. Macron reaffirms his commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and France, aligning with efforts by several European countries to enhance bilateral trade, security, and other ties with India.
Despite the increasing volumes of bilateral trade and Indian exports to France in recent years, these levels still do not fully reflect India’s size, primarily due to the significant distance between the countries. For instance, France’s bilateral trade levels with India are comparable to those with much smaller countries like Sweden, underscoring the potential for further growth and collaboration between India and European nations.
