Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico’s first woman president on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to congratulate Sheinbaum for making history.

“Congratulations to @Claudiashein, Mexico’s first woman president-elect! This is a momentous occasion for the people of Mexico and a tribute to the great leadership of President @lopezobrador_”, the Indian PM said. 

“Looking forward to continued collaboration and shared progress”, PM Modi added.

Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, was elected president following the June 2 elections, securing nearly 58 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results from the Mexican electoral office.

Expressing gratitude to the voters, Sheinbaum called the moment historic, stating, “For the first time in 200 years of the Republic, I will become the first woman president of Mexico.” She emphasized the achievement of a “plural, diverse, and democratic Mexico,” as reported by Politico.