Hyderabad: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the victory of his party in India's general elections. Netanyahu expressed optimism for the advancement of Indo-Israeli relations to unprecedented levels.

With the final results of all Lok Sabha constituencies now declared, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious in 240 out of 543 seats, while the Congress secured 99 seats.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has comfortably surpassed the majority threshold of 272 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha.

Prime Minister Modi's tenure has been marked by significant diplomatic strides, including being the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992.

His landmark visit in July 2017 was widely noted for its efforts to redefine India's regional ties, particularly in the context of the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Modi's subsequent visit to the West Bank underscored India's commitment to fostering relations with Palestine.

The camaraderie between Netanyahu and Modi has attracted considerable attention, with their personal rapport often making headlines.

A viral image of the two leaders strolling barefoot along an Israeli beach symbolised their warm relationship, further strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.

"I extend my warmest congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being reelected for a third consecutive term. May the friendship between India and Israel continue to surge towards new heights. Badhaai Ho !", the Israeli Prime Minister wrote on his official X, formerly known as Twitter, handle.

If Modi manages to become PM, he will receive many congratulatory messages from his counterparts in other countries and prominent leaders.