Look forward to working with you, Modi congratulates Donald Trump

After Donald Trump shattered expectations and won the U S Presidential elections on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Trump on Twitter.

In a series of tweets, he "appreciated the friendship" Trump"articulated towards India during his election campaign".

"We look forward to working with you closely to take India-US bilateral ties to a new height," Modi tweeted.

Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on being elected as the 45th US President.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016

We appreciate the friendship you have articulated towards India during your campaign, @realDonaldTrump.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016

We look forward to working with you closely to take India-US bilateral ties to a new height. @realDonaldTrump

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016

During the elections, a section of American Hindus, also supporters of Narendra Modi, had rallied for Trump.