The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi thanked the world leaders for their congratulatory messages on securing a victory in the 18th Lok Sabha Elections held in India. Shri Modi replied to the messages by world leaders on the social media platform ‘X’.

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth ji for your heartfelt message. Mauritius plays a crucial role at the intersection of our Neighbourhood First policy, Vision SAGAR and our commitment for the Global South. I look forward to working together to further deepen our special partnership.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Mr Thsering Tobgay, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you my friend Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay for your warm wishes. Bharat-Bhutan relations will continue to grow strength to strength.”

Responding to a post by the Prime Minister of Nepal, Comrade Prachanda, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Comrade Prachanda ji for your kind wishes. Look forward to continued cooperation to strengthen India-Nepal friendship.”

In response to a post by the President of Sri Lanka, Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you, Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe. I look forward to our continued cooperation on the India-Sri Lanka Economic Partnership.”

In response to a post by the Executive President of Sri Lanka, Mr Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you for your wishes, my friend Mahinda Rajapaksa. As the India-Sri Lanka partnership charts new frontiers, look forward to your continued support.”

In response to a post by the Field Marshal of Sri Lanka, Mr Sarath Fonseka, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Mr Sarath Fonseka. Our ties with Sri Lanka are special. We will continue to work with the people of Sri Lanka to further deepen and strengthen it.”

In response to a post by the Leader of Opposition of Sri Lanka, Mr Sajith Premadasa, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Sajith Premadasa for your warm wishes! Our relations with Sri Lanka are special and uniquely fraternal. We are committed to further strengthen our unbreakable bonds in keeping with our neighbourhood first policy!”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Italy, Ms Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you for your kind wishes PM Giorgia Meloni. We remain committed to deepening India-Italy strategic partnership which is underpinned by shared values and interests. Looking forward to working together for global good.”

Responding to a post by the President of Maldives, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Mohamed Muizzu. Maldives is our valued partner and neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region. I too look forward to closer cooperation for further strengthening our bilateral ties.”

Responding to a post by the Vice President of Maldives, Mr Hussain Mohamed Latheef, the Prime Minister said;

“Appreciate your kind message Vice President Sembe. We will continue to work together to deepen bilateral partnership.”

Responding to a post by the Former President of Maldives, Mr Mohamed Nasheed, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Mohamed Nasheed for your kind wishes. We value your constant support for enhancement of India - Maldives relationship.”

Responding to a post by Maldivian Politician and Former President of the United Nations General Assembly, Mr Abdulla Shahid, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you for your warm wishes, Abdulla Shahid. We share your desire to see our relationship with Maldives achieving new heights.”

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Mr Andrew Holness, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Andrew Holness. India-Jamaica relations are marked by centuries-old people-to-people ties. I look forward to working together with you for the welfare of our people.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Ms Mia Amor Mottley, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. I look forward to working with you for a strong partnership between India and Barbados for the welfare of our people.”

Replying to a post by Former President of Maldives, Mr Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Ibrahim Mohamed Solih for your kind wishes. The special relationship between India and Maldives has witnessed all-round progress in recent years and we look forward to your continued support for its enhancement.”

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lawrence Wong, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for your kind greetings. I too look forward to closely working with you to further strengthen our multi-faceted partnership.”

Responding to a post by the Former Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr Sher Bahadur Deuba, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Sher Bahadur Deuba. We will continue strengthening the unique relationship between India and Nepal further.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mr Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for your kind words of congratulations. Look forward to working together for further advancing India-Malaysia Enhanced Strategic Partnership to the next high level.”

In response to a post by the President of Ukraine, Mr Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. India will continue to support peace, security and prosperity for everyone in the region.”

Responding to a post by the Prime Minister of Spain, Mr Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for your warm wishes. We deeply value our special partnership with Spain. Look forward to advancing our relationship with renewed vigour and energy.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Israel, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for your warm wishes. Look forward to further enhancing India-Israel friendship and regional cooperation in the interest of peace, security and prosperity. Toda Raba!”

In response to a post by the President of Nigeria, Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for your warm message. Nigeria's participation in the G20 Summit hosted by India last year was a momentous occasion. Look forward to further enhancing our partnership for the benefit of our people and the region.”

Replying to a post by the President of Serbia, Mr Aleksandar Vučić, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Aleksandar Vučić for the kind wishes. India and Serbia relations will continue to strengthen in coming years.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Mr Petr Fiala, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you my friend Prime Minister Petr Fiala. I warmly recall our meeting earlier this year during the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. Look forward to advancing our ties in the years to come.”

In response to a post by the acting President and First Vice President of Iran, Mr Mohammad Mokhber, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Excellency Mohammad Mokhber for your message. India and Iran will continue to work together to advance bilateral relations and promote regional peace, security and prosperity.”

Responding to a post by the President of Kenya, Dr William Samoei Ruto, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Williams Ruto for your warm words. I fondly recall your State Visit to India last year which added many new dimensions to India- Kenya bilateral cooperation. I look forward to our continued engagement.”

Replying to a post by the President of the Republic of Lithuania, Mr Gitanas Nausėda, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Gitanas Nauseda. I also look forward to working together to further strengthen India-Lithuania friendship.”

In response to a post by the President of the Union of the Comoros, Mr Azali Assoumani, the Prime Minister said;

“Appreciate your kind wishes President Azali Assoumani. We are committed to deepen India-Comros partnership. Comros is key partner in our vision SAGAR and in the Africa Union.”

Replying to a post by the President of the Madagascar, Mr Andry Rajoelina, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Andry Rajoelina for your warm wishes. I look forward to continued cooperation with Madagascar, our partner in the Indian Ocean Region and Vision SAGAR.”

In response to a post by the President of the Republic of Korea, Mr Yoon Suk Yeol, the Prime Minister said;

“Dear Friend President Yoon, thank you for your kind words. I look forward to deepening our Special Strategic Partnership and continuing the momentum of our high-level exchanges.”

Responding to a post by the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you my friend Prime Minister Kyriakos for your warm greetings. Your recent visit has elevated our strategic partnership between our two strong democracies. Look forward to maintaining the momentum in my third term.”

Replying to a post by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Ms Samia Suluhu, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Samia Suluhu for your message. Your landmark visit to India last year enhanced our cooperation in all areas. Look forward to working with you for the benefit of the people of our nations.”

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of Moldova, Mr Dorin Recean, the Prime Minister said;

“Prime Minister Dorin Recean we value your sentiments. We are committed to advancing the close bonds of friendship between India and Moldova that are based on the shared belief in the values of freedom and democracy.”

Responding to a post by the President of UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you dear brother Mohamed Bin Zayed for your warm words. Building on the high momentum and upward trajectory of India-UAE ties in the recent years, I look forward to working with you to achieve unprecedented heights in the years to come.”

Replying to a post by the President of Indonesia, Mr Joko Widodo, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Joko Widodo for your warm wishes. I recall my recent fruitful visits to Indonesia with great fondness. Look forward to our continued cooperation bilaterally as well as at multilateral forums.”

In response to a post by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Nikos Christodoulides. India-Cyprus strategic partnership will continue to gain new heights in the years to come.”

Responding to a post by the President of France, Mr Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you for your warm wishes my friend Emmanuel Macron. 🇮🇳-🇫🇷 strategic partnership is underscored by exceptional trust and confidence. I look forward to working with you to realise our Horizon 2047 vision for the benefit of our people and the world.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Norway, Mr Jonas Gahr Støre, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Norway has been key Nordic partner. We look forward to further deepening our bilateral and regional cooperation for the benefit of our people.”

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of Denmark, Ms Mette Frederiksen, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you dear Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen for your warm wishes. The vibrant and robust ties between India and Denmark continue to gain new dimensions. I look forward to our sustained engagement as we celebrate 75th anniversary of our diplomatic relations this year.”

Responding to a post by the President of Egypt, Mr Abdelfattah Elsisi, the Prime Minister said;

“Grateful for your warm words President Abdelfattah Elsisi. Sustained engagement between India and Egypt have provided a new momentum to our ties. I look forward to working with you to attain unprecedented heights in the years to come.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr Ulf Kristersson, the Prime Minister said;

“Deeply value your greetings my friend Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. India and Sweden will build on our strong partnership, including in the area of sustainable and green development.”

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda, Mr Gaston Browne, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Excellency Gaston Browne. We cherish our long standing partnership with Antigua and Barbuda that are based on strong people to people ties, development partnership and sports ties. We are committed to enhance bilateral relations in the interest of our people.”

Responding to a post by the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr Hun Manet, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Dr Hun Manet for your kind wishes. India and Cambodia partnership will further deepen in the times to come.”

Replying to a post by the President of Honduras, Ms Xiomara Castro de Zelaya, the Prime Minister said;

“President Xiomara Castro Z, we value your greetings. We too look forward to continued cooperation for strengthening India-Honduras partnership for the benefit of our people.”

In response to a post by the President of the European Union Commission, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Ursula von der Leyen. India-EU strategic partnership is defined by the depth of our shared democratic values, interests and the unlimited opportunities. Looking forward to elevate the India-EU ties to greater heights. Best wishes on behalf of the world's largest democracy for the EU elections.”

Responding to a post by the Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, Mr Karl Nehammer, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Chancellor Karl Nehammer. I too look forward to continued joint cooperation to advance India-Austria bilateral ties in all areas.”

“Thank you K P Sharma Oli for your warm wishes. We remain committed to advancing our bilateral partnership for the benefit of our people.”

Replying to a post by the Chancellor of Germany, Mr Olaf Scholz, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you for your wishes Chancellor Olaf Scholz. I am confident that India- Germany strategic Partnership will scale new heights in the times to come.”

In response to a post by the President of Argentina, Mr Javier Milei, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Javier Milei for your warm greetings. Looking forward to working with you to further deepen Strategic Partnership between our two vibrant democracies 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇷.”

Replying to a post by the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Mohammed, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you, Your Highness, for your warm wishes. Your affection for India and your exemplary leadership have been a source of great strength for our ties. Look forward to our continued engagement in the coming years.”

Responding to a post by the President of the European Council, Mr Charles Michel, the Prime Minister said;

“Dear Charles Michel, we appreciate you for your kind words for the Indian democracy. We are committed to strengthening mutually beneficial India- EU strategic partnership.”

In response to a post by the President of the Republic of Latvia, Mr Edgars Rinkēvičs, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Edgars Rinkēvičs for your warm message. We value our friendship with Latvia and look forward to deepening this partnership.”

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