Vajpayee greets Blair, Khatami on re-election

NEW DELHI, JUNE 9. The Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, today congratulated the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, on his re-election and said India looked forward to further consolidation and diversification of the bilateral relationship.

In a letter to Mr. Blair, whose Labour Party won a massive victory in the parliamentary elections, Mr. Vajpayee said, ``your resounding victory is a tribute to your leadership, as well as an endorsement of the manner in which you have guided your country's destiny over the last four years. I extend my best wished for your success in realizing the vision for Britain which you have been articulating.''

In another message to the Iranian President, Mr. Khatami, on his re-election, Mr Vajpayee said his victory reflected the continuing faith of the Iranian people in his inspiring leadership.

- UNI

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