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PM Modi congratulates new US President Donald Trump

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated new US President Donald Trump for assuming office as the next American president.

Modi said in a series of tweets that he hoped to work together with Trump to deepen India-US “strategic partnership”.

Trump was earlier today sworn in as the 45th president of the America in a grand ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington DC. The swearing ceremony and the following parade is expected to be attended by nearly 900,000 people, according to news reports.

His swearing-in was followed by a short speech in which Trump laid out his “vision” for America.

 

Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on assuming office as US President. Best wishes in leading USA to greater achievements in the coming years.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2017

Strength of the India-USA strategic partnership lies in our shared values and common interests.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2017

Looking forward to working with President @realDonaldTrump to further deepen India-US ties & realise the full potential of our cooperation.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2017

(Source: Twitter/Narendra Modi)