PM Modi congratulates Peruvian President-elect on poll win
New Delhi, July 4
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori upon her victory in the Peruvian Presidential elections.
PM Modi wished Fujimori a successful tenure and looked forward to working closely with her.
In a post on X, he said, "Heartiest congratulations, Keiko Fujimori, on your victory in the Peruvian Presidential elections. India deeply values its close friendship with Peru and remains committed to further strengthening our bilateral partnership across diverse sectors. I wish you a successful tenure and look forward to working closely with you to further deepen our ties for the benefit of the people of our nations."
Fujimori was declared the winner of the presidential runoff election in Peru on Friday (local time), which was dominated by people's concerns over surging crime EuroNews reported.
Fujimori, 51, was running for the presidency for the fourth time. She will be Peru's ninth president in 10 years when she takes office later this month, as per EuroNews.
The election win was certified by the country's top election authority. Figures released by election officials earlier in the week showed that with 100% of ballots tallied, Fujimori received 9,223,000 votes, or 50.135% of the total, while nationalist congressman Roberto Sanchez earned over 9,173,000 votes, or 49.865%, as per EuroNews.
In a post on X, Fujimori said, "With the electoral process concluded and the results proclaimed by the JNE, I receive with profound gratitude the trust that millions of Peruvians have placed in me. A new stage begins. We assume it with responsibility, humility, and a deep sense of duty. Each day of this transition process is an opportunity to listen, engage in dialogue, and arrive prepared at the start of the new government. Through these accounts, we will share the progress of this stage and the work we have been carrying out. I invite you to join us."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting news. Keiko Fujimori's journey has been quite controversial given her family's history, but a win is a win. India's consistent approach of maintaining ties with all nations is commendable.
Ninth president in 10 years? That's a lot of political instability. I hope Fujimori brings some stability to Peru. India's friendship is always reliable, and bilateral trade can benefit both countries. 🌍
While it's standard diplomatic protocol, I do wonder if there are any specific initiatives India can push with Peru. They have a lot of lithium and copper reserves—critical for India's green energy goals. Let's hope this partnership goes beyond just congratulations. 🤔
Nice gesture from PM Modi. India is becoming a global player, and such outreach matters. But I hope we also look inward—our own elections and governance challenges need similar attention. Just saying. 😐
Every country has its political drama, but India's consistent foreign policy is something to be proud of. Whether it's Peru or any other nation, we always extend a hand of friendship. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Fujimori's win is notable given her controversial past, but that's for
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