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Narendra Modi congratulates Mahathir Mohamad on being sworn in as Malaysia PM 

Mahathir, 92, was yesterday sworn in as the seventh prime minister of Malaysia.

Published: 11th May 2018 10:10 AM  |   Last Updated: 11th May 2018 11:13 AM   |  A+A A-

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File| AP)

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Mahathir Mohamad on being sworn in as the prime minister of Malaysia.

"I look forward to working closely with Dr. Mahathir to further strengthen the mutually beneficial strategic partnership between our two countries. heartiest congratulations," Modi tweeted.

Mahathir, 92, was yesterday sworn in as the seventh prime minister of Malaysia.

He has become the world's oldest elected leader.

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