India looks forward to a close partnership under the leadership of Biden and Harris, she said. (File)
New Delhi:
Congresswoman Sonia Gandhi sent letters of congratulations to US President-elect Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris on their victory in the US election. India, the congressman said, looks forward to a close partnership under the leadership of Biden and Harris.
In her letter to Mr Biden, Ms Gandhi praised the Democrat for his measured speeches during the campaign and the emphasis on healing divisions among the population was very reassuring.
“We were greatly reassured by your measured speeches, the emphasis on healing divisions among peoples and promoting gender and racial equality, global cooperation and the sustainable development of all countries,” she declared.
Ms Gandhi added that Biden’s “wise and mature leadership” will be beneficial for peace and development in “our region and the world“.
In her letter to Kamala Harris, Ms. Gandhi praised the “steadfast courage” of the senator with whom she fought the election and expressed hope that Ms. Harris will strengthen the friendship between the United States and India. Ms. Gandhi also hailed Senator Kamala Harris’ success as a “triumph for black Americans and American Indians”.
As Vice President of the United States, Ms Gandhi said she knew Kamala Harris would work to heal and unite a “bitterly divided nation”, that she would strengthen the bonds of friendship with India and that it would support democratic values and human rights throughout the period. world.
“We hope that we will soon have the opportunity to welcome you to India, where you will be warmly greeted not only as a much admired leader of a great democracy, but also as a beloved girl,” said Ms Gandhi. .
Joe Biden, who defeated incumbent Republican US President Donald Trump in the hotly contested presidential election, will be the 46th President of the United States.
Kamala Harris is the first-ever female Vice President-elect of the United States. She will also be the first Vice President of Indian descent and the first African American Vice President of the country.
