The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landslide sweep in the world’s largest election made headlines in several countries. Soon after it became clear that Modi will return yet again for five years, congratulations started pouring in.

From Chinese president Xi Jinping to US president Donald Trump, a number of world leaders extended their “heartiest” congratulations to Modi on his “big” election victory.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan were among those who congratulated Modi and vowed to work with him to bolster the bilateral ties.