Peru’s President-elect Keiko Fujimori and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi congratulates Peruvian President-elect on poll win

04 Jul 2026, 06:23 by KalingaTV Bureau · KalingaTV

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori upon her victory in the Peruvian Presidential elections.

PM Modi wished Fujimori a successful tenure and looked forward to working closely with her.

In a post on X, he said, “Heartiest congratulations, Keiko Fujimori, on your victory in the Peruvian Presidential elections.

India deeply values its close friendship with Peru. The nation remains committed to further strengthening our bilateral partnership across diverse sectors. I wish you a successful tenure. Furthermore, I look forward to working closely with you to further deepen our ties for the benefit of the people of our nations.”

Fujimori was declared the winner of the presidential runoff election in Peru on Friday (local time). The election was dominated by people’s concerns over surging crime, EuroNews reported.

Fujimori, 51, was running for the presidency for the fourth time. She will be Peru’s ninth president in 10 years when she takes office later this month, as per EuroNews.

The election win was certified by the country’s top election authority. Figures released by election officials earlier in the week showed that with 100% of ballots tallied, Fujimori received 9,223,000 votes, or 50.135% of the total. At the same time, nationalist congressman Roberto Sanchez earned over 9,173,000 votes, or 49.865%, as per Euronews.

In a post on X, Fujimori said, “With the electoral process concluded and the results proclaimed by the JNE, I receive with profound gratitude the trust that millions of Peruvians have placed in me. A new stage begins. We assume it with responsibility, humility, and a deep sense of duty.

Each day of this transition process is an opportunity to listen, engage in dialogue, and be prepared to start the new government. Through these accounts, we will share the progress of this stage. Also, we will share the work we have been carrying out. I invite you to join us.”

(ANI)

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