Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has congratulated Narendra Modi for being re-elected as India’s PM.

Bainimarama says the people of India have yet again demonstrated their commitment to strengthening their democracy.

He says Modi’s re-election is testament to his exemplary leadership and the notable confidence the people of India have in his vision for a robust and inclusive India.

The PM says Modi has provided an exceptional leadership to the world’s largest democracy in various capacities and is confident he will successfully lead India for the next 5 years, building its relations with all nations for peace and security.

Bainimarama looks forward to continue working with Modi on many areas of mutual interest between Fiji and India and on global agendas such as climate change, renewable energy and human rights.

Modi’s party secured 350 seats out of the total 542 seats, making him the third Indian Prime Minister to have retained power for a second term in the Indian political history.