US expects continued close ties with India post PM Modi’s re-election

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The US said on Tuesday it looks forward to “continued” close relations with India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling coalition National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was voted to a third term.

“I expect a continued close partnership between the United States and India. There is a great partnership both at the government level, at the – and at the people-to-people level, and I fully expect that to continue,” Matthew Miller, the State Department Spokesperson, said in response to a question at the daily briefing.

“On behalf of the United States, we want to commend the Government of India and voters there for successfully completing and participating in such a massive electoral undertaking, and we look forward to seeing the final results,” he added in response to a question about allegations by Indian officials of attempts to influence the elections.

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