PM Modi on Saturday congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi after Iraq’s Parliament approved his government in a confidence vote. Modi said India valued its longstanding ties with Iraq and looked forward to strengthening bilateral relations. Parliament approved 14 Cabinet ministers, while voting on remaining portfolios was delayed amid political negotiations, according to Xinhua News Agency.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi after the successful vote of confidence in the Iraqi Parliament.
Taking to X, PM Modi said, "Heartiest congratulations to Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq. India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas."
"I extend my best wishes to him and look forward to working together for the shared progress and prosperity of our two nations," he added.
Earlier on Friday, the French government extended its official congratulations to Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi. French Ambassador to Iraq, Patrick Durel, conveyed the wishes in a statement on X.
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