India Prime Minister says, Obama's win extraordinary journey
New Delhi, Nov. 05, 2008
India,Govt
Hailing as "extraordinary" Barack Obama's win in the
US Presidential election, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said
he looked forward to working with him to realise the "enormous"
potential for bilateral cooperation.
"Your extraordinary journey to the White House will inspire
people not only in your country but also around the world,"
he said in a congratulatory message to the Democrat leader, the
first African-American set to become US President.
Observing that the people of both countries were bound by their
shared commitment to freedom, pluralism, individual rights and democracy,
Singh said "these ideas provided a solid bedrock for friendship
and strategic partnership between the two countries".
"We have strong ties between our people and I look forward
to working with you to realise the enormous potential for cooperation
that exists between India and the US," he said.
Singh also pointed out that India and the US working together to
address the global issues and challenges would be an important factor
for world peace, stability and progress.
"I hope you will find an opportunity to visit India soon.
A warm welcome awaits you," the Prime Minister said conveying
his best wishes to him for success in office and personal well being.
BADAL FELICITATES BARACK OBAMA ON BECOMING US PRESIDENT
CHANDIGARH NOVEMBER 06, 2008
Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today congratulated
Senator Barack Obama on becoming the 44th President of United States
of America, saying his spectacular victory would inspire the Indian
community, especially the Punjabis who railed strongly behind him
and hoped it would foster better and closer ties with India.
Addressing the media persons during a weekly interaction, Mr. Badal
hoped that a new chapter of US Indian relationship would be scripted
with Obama's election as President of the USA and the rights of
the immigrants belonging to different faiths, religions and races
would be protected in the hands of the great visionary Barack Obama.
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