French President Macron congratulates PM Modi on poll win

French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his big win in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election. He even pledged to work together on the security of both nations.

Paris:French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his election win and pledged to continue work together to consolidate the security of the two nations as well that of the world and promote sustainable development.

The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs spokesperson said," France congratulates the authorities and the people of India for the successful completion of the general elections whose results have just been declared."

The immense voter participation in the electoral process illustrates the vibrancy of the largest democracy in the world, it said in the statement

"We will continue to work together to consolidate the security of our nations, secure stability in the world, and promote sustainable development as well as exchanges between our youth. India can rely on France's continued friendship" it added.

President Emmanuel Macron called Prime Minister Modi to congratulate him.

France and India have a steadfast partnership, they had signed a pact last year, to deepen their cooperation in the field of environment and affirmed their commitment to lead the fight against climate change.

The two countries have also vowed to work together for the successful implementation of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement and fight the challenge posed by terrorism.

The 2015 Paris accord (COP21) aims to reverse temperature increase, mainly caused by carbon emissions.

It sets a target to hold the global average rise in temperature below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and preferably below 1.5 degrees.