The US has congratulated president-elect Ram Nath Kovind on his electoral victory. State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert told reporters at a news conference that they look forward to working with Mr Kovind on regional and global issues. She said, the US and India have a deep and growing strategic partnership. <br/><br/>Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has congratulated Ram Nath Kovind on being elected as President of India. In a tweet, Mr Deuba said he feels honoured to extend his sincere congratulations to Mr Kovind. He also expressed deep desire to working closely with Mr Kovind to further strengthen multifaceted relations between Nepal and India.