This Article is From May 17, 2009

Obama looking foward to continue working with new Indian govt

Obama looking foward to continue working with new Indian govt
Washington:

Congratulating India on its "historic national election", US President Barack Obama Saturday said he was looking forward to continue working with the new government in New Delhi.

"President Obama looks forward to continuing to work with the Indian government to enhance the warm partnership between our two countries," the White House said in a statement.

By successfully completing the largest exercise of popular voting in the world, the elections have strengthened India's vibrant democracy and upheld the values of freedom and pluralism that make India an "example for us all", Obama said.

The Obama Administration had earlier said that it was eagerly waiting for the Indian elections to be over to start working with the new government.

"While the world awaits the formation of a new government in India based on the elections result, the United States recognises the significance of the election for the people of India, who remain the strength and foundation for India's prosperity and democracy," the statement said.

The Congress-led UPA stormed to power for the second consecutive term on Saturday.

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