Modi congratulates Theresa May for taking over as UK PM
Modi also praised the outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron, saying he had contributed significantly in strengthening the India-UK ties.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Theresa May for taking over as the Prime Minister of United Kingdom and said he looked forward to working with her for stronger bilateral ties.
"Congratulations to @theresa_may on taking over as the new UK PM. Looking forward to working with her for stronger India-UK ties," Modi tweeted.
Congratulations to @theresa_may on taking over as the new UK PM. Looking forward to working with her for stronger India-UK ties @Number10gov
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2016
He also praised the outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron, saying he had contributed significantly in strengthening the India-UK ties.
"I also appreciate the significant contribution of @David_Cameron in strengthening India-UK ties," Modi added.
I also appreciate the significant contribution of @David_Cameron in strengthening India-UK ties.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2016
59-year-old May yesterday became Britain's second woman Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher.