PRIME MINISTER of India, Narendra Modi, has extended warm congratulations and best wishes for success to Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on his being elected President of Guyana.

India’s Prime Minister, in a message, said Guyana and India enjoy close and cordial relations based on the foundations of democracy, shared culture and history, and there is tremendous potential to further enhance economic, cultural and people-to-people ties between the two countries.

“I look forward to working with you to advance our bilateral and multilateral cooperation in all fora including in the UN and CARICOM, for the mutual benefit of our peoples. I take this opportunity to convey to Your Excellency my best wishes for your personal well-being and for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Guyana. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration,” the message from Prime Minister Modi concluded.