TOKYO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended heartfelt congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on her election as Japan's Prime Minister and said that he looks forward to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan's next Prime Minister on Tuesday, following a runoff election in the Parliament. She is also the first woman to assume this role.
The Upper House has chosen Takaichi as Japan's next Prime Minister, affirming her rise to the position. She received 125 votes in the Upper House -- just one vote above the simple majority necessary for victory. Previously, she secured 237 votes in the Lower House, exceeding the required majority of 233.