New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Emmanuel Macron, the President-elect of France, on his victory and said that India looks forward to strengthen bilateral ties.
"I warmly congratulate you on your election to the office of President of the French Republic," Mukherjee was quoted as saying in a statement issued on Thursday.
"In giving you a decisive mandate, the people of France have demonstrated their confidence in your leadership and vision," he said.
Mukherjee said India looked forward to consolidate bilateral relations further with Macron's new government.
"I am confident that the long-standing friendship, mutual trust and understanding between our two nations will continue to strengthen in the years to come."
Macron, 39, was elected France's next President on Sunday after he emerged victorious over his far right rival Marine Le Pen.
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