PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on being elected as US Prez

The Prime Minister also appreciated the friendship that Trump had "articulated towards India" during his campaign

New Delhi, Nov 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Republican Donald Trump on being elected as the 45th President of the US and said India looks forward to working with him closely to take bilateral ties to "a new height".

"Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on being elected as the 45th US President," Modi tweeted.

The Prime Minister also appreciated the friendship that Trump had "articulated towards India" during his campaign.

Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on being elected as the 45th US President.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016

We appreciate the friendship you have articulated towards India during your campaign, @realDonaldTrump.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016

We look forward to working with you closely to take India-US bilateral ties to a new height. @realDonaldTrump

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016

"We look forward to working with you closely to take India-US bilateral ties to a new height," he said.

Trump, 70, was on Wednesday elected the new US President, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton.

IANS