New Delhi, July 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, expressing confidence that bilateral ties would grow stronger and reaffirming India's commitment to further expanding the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

In a post on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the deep-rooted relationship between India and the UK, built on shared democratic values and growing cooperation across multiple sectors.

"Warmest congratulations to Mr. Andy Burnham on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom," Modi wrote.

Emphasising the breadth of the bilateral relationship, the Prime Minister said Indi...