US President Barack Obama says, he is looking forward to the formation of a new government in India and has pledged to work closely with it. In a statement in Washington, he congratulated the people of India on the successful elections and said India has set an example for the world in holding the largest democratic election in history.

He said it is a vibrant demonstration of the shared values of diversity and freedom. He also referred to the strong friendship, the two countries have developed over the last decades and said this has made the citizens of the two nations safer and more prosperous. It has also stepped up their ability to work together to solve global challenges

The US State Department also congratulated the people of India on the successful elections.

State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters that the US is looking forward to working with the leaders chosen to advance their important partnership and to set an ambitious agenda. She said over 500 million eligible voters peacefully went to the polls over the last six weeks, often in remote or challenging locations. These elections are an inspiring example of the power of the democratic process in action.

Asked about Modi's visa issues, Psaki said, they don't speak on visa acceptances, applications and such issues and she has nothing to tell. She said Washington views it relationship with India as one that's vitally important for economic and strategic reasons. It looks forward to continuing to grow in the future, she said.