New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Barr De Wever on taking over as the new leader of Belgium. "Heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister @Bart_DeWever on assuming office.

I look forward to working together to further strengthen India-Belgium ties and enhance our collaboration on global matters.

Wishing you a successful tenure ahead," Modi said in a social media post.

De Wever of the Flemish nationalist N-VA party succeeds Alexander De Croo, who had remained in office as a caretaker since the June elections last year.

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