New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his British counterpart Boris Johnson over telephone and congratulated him on his electoral victory in the recently concluded elections.
The Prime Minister while conveying good wishes on behalf of the people of India and on his own behalf, expressed confidence that under the able leadership of Johnson the strategic partnership between India and UK will strengthen further, an MEA statement said here today.
Modi said that the re-election of Johnson as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom reflected the faith reposed by the people of UK in him and the Conservative Party.
Boris Johnson thanked Modi for his good wishes and expressed his commitment to further strengthen India-UK ties.
Prime Minister extended an invitation to Johnson to visit India at his early convenience, which was accepted.
