New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday congratulated Tonga's newly elected Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva.
Tonga is an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean.
"Please accept my warm congratulations and best wishes on your election as the prime minister of the Kingdom of Tonga. India deeply values the close relationship with Tonga, which has grown in intensity over the years," Modi wrote in a letter to Pohiva.
"I have great appreciation for our ties with the pacific region, which is why India recently hosted the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation in Suva, Fiji. We are planning to host the next edition of the Forum in India later this year, which I hope you will be able to attend," Modi said.
The prime minister also wished the people of Tonga on the occasion. "I wish to convey my good wishes for your personal health and well-being, and for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Tonga."
Weather Alert: Winter will increase due to rain in these states including Delhi, UP; Meteorological Department issued a warning
At present, there is no hope of getting relief from the cold in North India including the capital Delhi. At the same time, there is no hope of relief this week for the people of Haryana, Rajasthan,
IND W vs AUS W: India will try to break the nine-match losing streak at home against Australia, won 16 years ago
Harmanpreet Kaur\'s team will fight for honor against Australia in the third and final ODI on Tuesday. The Indian team is down 0-2 after losing the first two matches and has lost the series, but in
Hardik Pandya remembered his son Agastya on his birthday, shared a video, and wrote an emotional thing.
Indian team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has shared a cute video on his Instagram account and wished his son Agastya a happy birthday.
World Cup hero Starc tops Cricket bowlers Rankings
Melbourne, March 31 (IANS) Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has surged to the top of the One-Day International (ODI) bowlers' rankings for the first time in his career following a stellar
Shivamogga Violence: BJP MLA said - Congress is supporting anti-nationals, only BJP for Hindutva
The violence that broke out in Karnataka's Shivamogga on August 15 has taken completely political color. From here BJP MLA KS Eshwarappa has made a big allegation about the Congress. He has said that
Togadia prevented from making speeches in Assam
Guwahati, Feb 12 (IANS) Assam Police Thursday prevented Praveen Togadia from delivering speeches in two places in the state, even as Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said his government has not imposed
Murshidabad violence: 'We don't want the house or money... will the husband and son come back?' The pain of Parul who lost her loved ones
At the end of Murshidabad's Jafarabad village is the house where the rioters killed the father and son. The main doors of this house are broken. Pieces of bricks are still intact on the stairs. What
Srinivasan hands over World Cup trophy to Australia
Melbourne, March 29 (IANS) Former BCCI president and current ICC chairman N. Srinivasan handed over the cricket World Cup trophy to captain Michael Clarke on Sunday after Australia defeated New
The world's political mercury will rise from Bali in Indonesia, the reason is G-20 Summit, and Biden, Xi, and Lavrov present at it
For the next two days in Bali, Indonesia, the political temperature of the world will remain high. The reason for this is the conference of heads of state of G-20 countries to be held there. Because
Roses, wine and dine: Indians celebrate V-Day with fervour
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Couples smiling, walking hand-in-hand, holding bouquets of red roses or bags with gifts and wearing a smile were a common sight across cafes, eateries and streets across
