New Delhi, March 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Anutin Charnvirakul on his re-election as the prime minister of Thailand on Friday, stating that he looked forward to working closely with him to further strengthen the multifaceted strategic partnership between the two nations.
Charnvirakul secured a vote in parliament on Thursday to remain in office.
"My heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul on his election as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand. I look forward to working closely with him. Together, we will further deepen the multifaceted India-Thailand Strategic Partnership," Modi said in a post on X.
The PM stated that India-Thailand relations are based on shared civilizational heritage, close cultural connections, and vibrant people-to-people ties.
"India and Thailand remain united in our shared aspirations for peace, progress, and prosperity for our people," Modi said.
Charnvirakul, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, garnered 293 votes, exceeding the required majority of 498 members who attended the session in the House of Representatives.
He is expected to take office a few days after obtaining a formal appointment from King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and the new cabinet is expected to be appointed in the following weeks.