As Narendra Modi is set to take the Oath for the Third consecutive term, several South Asian leaders have accepted the invitation to the PM’s oath ceremony. Following phone conversations with PM Modi, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe have confirmed their attendance.
Modi is likely to take the oath on 8 June for the historic third term but this time with a coalition government as BJP failed to reach the majority mark.
Oath Ceremony: Global Leaders Confirm Attendance for Modi’s Historic Third Term
PM Hasina has officially accepted the invitation to the oath ceremony as communicated by her Deputy Press Secretary, Noorelahi. This symbolizes the strong relationship between the two countries.
Similarly, the Sri Lankan President’s office has also confirmed the acceptance of the invitation by President Wickremesinghe, guaranteeing his presence in the ceremony.
Additionally, the Prime Minister of Nepal, the Prime Minister of Mauritius and The King of Bhutan are also likely to be involved in the guest list for the oath ceremony.
According to the sources Modi himself phoned Ranil Wickremesinghe and invited him to the oath ceremony. “During the conversation, Prime Minister @narendramodi invited President Wickremesinghe to his swearing-in ceremony, which President @RW_UNP accepted,” the Sri Lankan President’s office said.
Modi also had a telephonic conversation with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and both the leaders leaders promised to continue working together to achieve the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and ‘Smart Bangladesh 2041’, ANI reported.
A formal invitation to the ceremony is expected to be sent to the global leaders by Thursday.
More than 95 leaders around the world congratulated Modi for the third consecutive term
More than 95 world leaders have warmly congratulated Prime Minister Modi on achieving a historic third term. This widespread support from various corners of the world shows the importance of India’s leadership on the global stage.
Presidents of neighbouring countries have sent their warm congratulating greetings to the Indian PM. Leaders of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Iran, Seychel, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Mauritius, have conveyed their best wishes to Prime Minister Modi.
Prominent G20 leaders, including the Prime Ministers of Italy, the UK, and Japan, along with the Presidents of South Korea, the US, Argentina, and France, have congratulated Prime Minister Modi on his resounding victory, expressing their admiration and support for his leadership.
Leaders from Africa, including the Presidents of Nigeria, Kenya, Comoros, and Uganda, have warmly congratulated Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing the growing ties between India and African nations. Similarly, leaders from the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Barbados, and Guyana, have expressed their well-wishes, reflecting the enduring friendship between India and the Caribbean.
Prime Minister Modi’s historic victory has garnered admiration not just in India but around the whole world.
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