New Delhi, May 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his warm congratulations to Friedrich Merz on taking office as the new Federal Chancellor of Germany.

PM Modi also expressed his eagerness to work closely with Chancellor Merz to further strengthen the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.

Sharing a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to @_FriedrichMerz on assuming office as the Federal Chancellor of Germany. I look forward to working together to further cement the India-Germany Strategic Partnership."

Following his election as the Federal Chancellor of Germany, Merz expressed gratitude and vowed to work with courage and confidence.

Merz said, "I accept my election as Chancellor of the Federal Republi...