PM Modi congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming UK Prime Minister
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The message emphasized the importance of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and shared democratic values.
Why it matters
This diplomatic exchange underscores the ongoing political and economic relationship between India and the UK during a period of leadership transition.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as UK PM and expressed confidence that India-UK ties would continue to deepen across key sectors.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Warmest congratulations to Mr Andy Burnham on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom."Highlighting the strong bilateral relationship, the Prime Minister said, "India and the UK are bound by shared democratic values and enjoy wide-ranging cooperation across trade, investment, technology, defence and people-to-people relations.
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