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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined other world leaders in congratulating Keir Starmer for thumping general election win in the UK, which ended 14 years of Conservative party rule in the country.
Taking to X, PM Modi said that he looks forward to strengthen the India-UK partnership in all areas.
Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to @Keir_Starmer on the remarkable victory in the UK general elections. I look forward to our positive and constructive collaboration to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in all areas, fostering mutual…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 5, 2024
“Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to @Keir_Starmer on the remarkable victory in the UK general elections. I look forward to our positive and constructive collaboration to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in all areas, fostering mutual growth and prosperity,” the PM posted on X.
Prime Minister Modi also thanked outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his active contribution to deepen the ties between India and the UK.
“Thank you @RishiSunak for your admirable leadership of the UK, and your active contribution to deepen the ties between India and the UK during your term in office. Best wishes to you and your family for the future,” PM added.
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More ShortsAccording to a Guardian report, while the world leaders were all praise for Starmer, they also reminded him of the complex global challenges he will have to navigate as prime minister.
Taking to X_,_ Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog said he looked forward to cooperating with the new British government as the war in Gaza continues.
“I send my warmest congratulations to @Keir_Starmer. As he prepares to enter Downing Street as Prime Minister, I look forward to working together with him and his new government to bring our hostages home, to build a better future for the region, and to deepen the close friendship between Israel and the United Kingdom,” he wrote.
I send my warmest congratulations to @Keir_Starmer. As he prepares to enter Downing Street as Prime Minister, I look forward to working together with him and his new government to bring our hostages home, to build a better future for the region, and to deepen the close friendship…
— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) July 5, 2024
“I also express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to outgoing Prime Minister @RishiSunak for his leadership and for standing with the Israeli people especially during this most difficult period,” he further added.
Congratulating Starmer on his convincing win, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country and the UK would continue to be “reliable allies through thick and thin.”
Congratulations to @Keir_Starmer and @UKLabour on their convincing election victory.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 5, 2024
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have been and will continue to be reliable allies through thick and thin. We will continue to defend and advance our common values of life, freedom, and a…
“Ukraine and the United Kingdom have been and will continue to be reliable allies through thick and thin. We will continue to defend and advance our common values of life, freedom, and a rules-based international order. I wish the incoming government every success both in domestic affairs and in solidifying the UK’s leadership on the world stage,” he posted on X.
He said he looks forward to working closely together on strengthening the Ukraine-UK partnership and restoring international peace and security.
Zelenskyy also made a point of thanking Sunak for helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia.
I am grateful to my good friend @RishiSunak for the UK government's steadfast support under his leadership. Challenger tanks, Storm Shadow missiles, F-16 training for our pilots, and the first bilateral security cooperation agreement are just a few of our shared achievements that…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 5, 2024
“I am grateful to my good friend @RishiSunak for the UK government’s steadfast support under his leadership. Challenger tanks, Storm Shadow missiles, F-16 training for our pilots, and the first bilateral security cooperation agreement are just a few of our shared achievements that Ukraine will never forget. Thank you, Rishi,” he said on X.
French President Emmanuel Macron too joined the other leaders in congratulating Starmer and said that he was pleased their first discussion.
Congratulations Sir @Keir_Starmer on your victory. Pleased with our first discussion.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 5, 2024
We will continue the work begun with the UK for our bilateral cooperation, for peace and security in Europe, for the climate and for AI.
“Congratulations Sir @Keir_Starmer on your victory. Pleased with our first discussion. We will continue the work begun with the UK for our bilateral cooperation, for peace and security in Europe, for the climate and for AI,” Macron wrote on X.
Ursula Von der Leyen**,** President of the European Commission**,** wrote on X, “Congratulation @Keir_Starmer on your electoral victory. I look forward to working with you in a constructive partnership to address common challenges and strengthen European security.”
Prime Kaja Kallas, the prime minister of Estonia and who is poised to become the EU’s top diplomat, sent a message stressing the importance of “common security” – an allusion to the growing fears prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Congratulations on your historic election victory, @Keir_Starmer.
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) July 5, 2024
Estonia and the UK are the strongest of allies and the closest of friends. The UK's commitment to our common security is valued by every Estonian.
I’m sure our excellent cooperation will only continue to thrive. pic.twitter.com/odKsZVylw5
“Congratulations on your historic election victory, @Keir_Starmer. Estonia and the UK are the strongest of allies and the closest of friends. The UK’s commitment to our common security is valued by every Estonian. I’m sure our excellent cooperation will only continue to thrive,” Kallas wrote on X.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Starmer and other Labour Party leaders have very similar views to Australia on a range of issues.
“We have a strong relationship between our two countries, but in Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner and so many others who I am very familiar with in the British Labour Party, I look forward very much to working with them. They have very similar views to us on a range of issues. I’m sure we’ll work closely on AUKUS, where we worked very closely as well with the former government,” Albanese told reporters
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reminded Starmer that a lot needs to be done for the fair future of people on both sides of the Atlantic, saying “Let’s get to it, my friend.”
Congratulations, @Keir_Starmer, on a historic U.K. election victory.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 5, 2024
Lots of work ahead to build a more progressive, fair future for people on both sides of the Atlantic. Let’s get to it, my friend. pic.twitter.com/QWlNF9NYcJ
“Congratulations, @Keir_Starmer, on a historic UK election victory. Lots of work ahead to build a more progressive, fair future for people on both sides of the Atlantic. Let’s get to it, my friend,” he posted on X.
Congratulating Starmer, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said New Zealand and the UK are great friends and can do so much more together.
“Congratulations @Keir_Starmer on your election victory. New Zealand and the UK are great friends and can do so much more together. I look forward to working on every opportunity together as prime ministers. Thank you @RishiSunak for your service to your nation and friendship to New Zealand,” Luxon posted on X.
Britain’s Labour Party swept to power on Friday after more than a decade in opposition, as a jaded electorate handed the party a landslide victory — but also a mammoth task of reinvigorating a stagnant economy and dispirited nation.
Labour leader Keir Starmer will officially become prime minister later in the day, leading his party back to government less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost a century.
In the merciless choreography of British politics, he will take charge in 10 Downing St. hours after Thursday’s votes are counted — as Conservative leader Rishi Sunak is hustled out.
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