Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, has stated that free and fair elections are the soul of any democracy across the world.

He, therefore, lauded the strides Ghana has made in preserving democratic ideals and becoming a beacon of democracy in Africa. "I am confident that India's Election Commission would be honoured to share its experience in conducting the world's largest elections with full trust and transparency," he said.

The Indian Prime Minister made the remarks during an address to Ghana's Parliament in Accra on Thursday.

He noted that it was encouraging to see the Indian Electoral Commission, over the years, working closely with its Ghanaian counterpart.