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8226; We warmly welcome the news that Dr Singh will lead India8217;s new government. We look forward to working with him and his team to further strenghten the US -India partnership, which is based on our common democratic values and our shared interests.
White House spokesman Scott McClellan

8226; No one can fail to be impressed by the power of a democracy where over 380 million people can bring about a peaceful transfer of power through the ballot box. India8217;s pluralist democracy is a role model for her neighbours and partners in South Asia8230;And all of us in the British government wish the incoming Indian United Progressive Alliance government which will be led by architect of India8217;s economic reforms, Manmohan Singh, every success in the challenges ahead,
British Foreign Secy
Jack Straw

8226; The US looks forward to working with Singh and his government to further strengthen this relationship. I am confident progress in US-India relations will continue to be positive
US Ambassador
David Mulford

8226; Japanese PM Junichiro Koizumi looked forward to working with Singh 8216;8216;with a view to developing the cordial relationship to a newly enhanced level.