Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his congratulations to Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori on her victory in Peru’s presidential election.
PM Modi wished Fujimori a successful tenure and said he looked forward to working closely with her.
In a post on X, he said, “Heartiest congratulations, Keiko Fujimori, on your victory in the Peruvian Presidential elections. India deeply values its close friendship with Peru and remains committed to further strengthening our bilateral partnership across diverse sectors. I wish you a successful tenure and look forward to working closely with you to further deepen our ties for the benefit of the people of our nations.”
Fujimori was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election on Friday (local time), an election dominated by voters’ concerns over surging crime, EuroNews reported.
Fujimori, 51, was running for the presidency for the fourth time. She will become Peru’s ninth president in 10 years when she takes office later this month, according to EuroNews.
Her victory was certified by the country’s top election authority. Figures released by election officials earlier this week showed that, with 100 per cent of the ballots counted, Fujimori received 9,223,000 votes, or 50.135 per cent of the total, while nationalist congressman Roberto Sanchez secured more than 9,173,000 votes, or 49.865 per cent, EuroNews reported.
In a post on X, Fujimori said, “With the electoral process concluded and the results proclaimed by the JNE, I receive with profound gratitude the trust that millions of Peruvians have placed in me. A new stage begins. We assume it with responsibility, humility, and a deep sense of duty. Each day of this transition process is an opportunity to listen, engage in dialogue, and arrive prepared at the start of the new government. Through these accounts, we will share the progress of this stage and the work we have been carrying out. I invite you to join us.”
(ANI)
