BJP welcomes Obama's statement on working closely with new govt

In a statement, Obama had said that he was looking forward to the formation of a new govt in India once the election results are announced

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 13 2014 | 1:23 PM IST
BJP today welcomed the statement of US President Barack Obama that he was looking forward to work closely with the new government in India, saying all countries will cooperate with the new government in New Delhi.

"What Obama says shows in which direction the wind is blowing. All the democracies and all the countries in the world will definitely cooperate with the new government," party spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said here.

In a statement, Obama said he is looking forward to the formation of a new government in India once the election results are announced and pledged to work closely with New Delhi.

"We look forward to the formation of a new government once election results are announced and to working closely with India's next administration to make the coming years equally transformative," Obama said.

Congratulating the people of India on the successful elections, the polling for which concluded yesterday, Obama said, "I congratulate the people of India on concluding their national elections. India has set an example for the world in holding the largest democratic election in history, a vibrant demonstration of our shared values of diversity and freedom".
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First Published: May 13 2014 | 11:39 AM IST

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