Canberra, Feb. 9 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday extended congratulatory wishes to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her historic win in the snap elections.

He hailed the momentum of ties between the two countries and expressed optimism on deepening them further.

In a post on X he said, "Congratulations @takaichi_sanae on your election win. Australia and Japan's friendship has never been closer. I look forward to strengthening it and deepening ties between our countries. "

https://x.com/AlboMP/status/2020592180507943306?s=20

Wishes poured in from across the world on Takaichi's win.

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