NEW DELHI, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated newly elected British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over telephone on his electoral victory in the recently-held elections, official sources at India's External Affairs Ministry said Thursday.
In a telephone call made last night, Modi conveyed to Johnson that his re-election as the British prime minister reflected the faith reposed by the people of the country in him and his Conservative Party.
Conveying the good wishes on behalf of the people of India and on his own behalf, the Indian prime minister expressed confidence that under his able leadership, the strategic partnership between India and Britain will strengthen further.
According to the sources, Boris Johnson thanked Modi and expressed his commitment to further strengthening India-British ties.
Modi extended an invitation to Johnson to visit India at his early convenience. The invitation was accepted, confirmed the official sources.
