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PM Modi congratulates Friedrich Merz on being elected Germany's next Chancellor

PM Modi congratulates Friedrich Merz on being elected Germany's next Chancellor

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Friedrich Merz, Germany’s conservative leader, who was elected German Chancellor, and said he looks forward to working together to strengthen the bilateral partnership.
In a post on X, the PM said:
“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.”
Earlier, Merz was elected as the country's 10th Chancellor by parliament on Tuesday in a second round of voting, after suffering a shock defeat in the first attempt.
In the second round, Merz secured 325 votes, just over the needed 316 votes.
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