President Mukherjee congratulates Macron

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.

--IANS
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