Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Andrej Babis on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, signalling New Delhi’s intent to deepen cooperation with Prague under its new leadership.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Congratulations, Excellency Andrej Babis, on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. I look forward to working with you to further strengthen the cooperation and friendship between India and Czechia.”

His message comes at a moment of political transition in Czechia, where Babis is set to return to office after a renewed electoral mandate.

Babis, who previously served as prime minister from 2017 to 2021, has pledged to prioritise national interests as he prepares to lead the government again.

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