Patriarch Kirill Congratulates Narendra Modi on Re-Election as Indian Prime Minister
DECR – OCP News Service – 13/06/2024
Moscow – Russia: On June 12, 2024, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia extended his heartfelt congratulations to Narendra Modi on his re-election as the Prime Minister of the Republic of India. This marks Modi’s third consecutive term, a milestone in modern Indian politics since the era of Jawaharlal Nehru, reflecting the strong confidence of Indian citizens in his leadership.
In his congratulatory message, Patriarch Kirill highlighted the historic and friendly relations between the Russian and Indian peoples, emphasizing the significant role of religious and cultural traditions in reinforcing these ties. He acknowledged the ongoing fruitful development of fraternal relations between the Moscow Patriarchate and the Malankara Orthodox Church of India, facilitated by the established Working Group on Bilateral Cooperation.
The Patriarch expressed his gratitude for the opportunity provided to the Russian Orthodox Church to spiritually nourish its believers in India and commended the cooperative interaction with Indian authorities. He conveyed his best wishes for Modi’s continued strength and success in his responsibilities for the benefit of the Indian people.
His Excellency Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India
Your Excellency, dear Mr. Prime Minister!
I warmly congratulate you on your assumption of office as the head of the Union Cabinet of India. You have become the first political figure in modern India after Jawaharlal Nehru to hold this high government post for the third time in a row, which speaks volumes about the confidence of citizens in you.
Historically, our peoples have close friendly relations, and our religious and cultural traditions play an important role in strengthening them. Today, fraternal relations between the Moscow Patriarchate and the Malankara Orthodox Church of India continue to develop fruitfully thanks to the established Working Group on Bilateral Cooperation. The Russian Orthodox Church is grateful for the opportunity to spiritually nourish its believers in your country and highly appreciates the interaction with representatives of the Indian authorities.
I wish you strength and success in your upcoming responsible work for the benefit of the people of India.
Sincerely,
+KIRILL,
PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA
Source:
OCP News Service and DECR
