Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked his counterparts from Bhutan, New Zealand, and Dominica, as well as the President of Guyana, for extending warm wishes on his 75th birthday.
Expressing gratitude to Guyana President Irfaan Ali, PM Modi said he was touched by the warm sentiments that reflected the deep bonds of friendship and mutual trust between the two nations.
“Thank you, President Ali, for your kind wishes. I am touched by your warm sentiments that reflect the deep bonds of friendship and mutual trust between India and Guyana,” PM Modi posted on X.
His response came after President Ali shared a message and video wishing him. In his post on X, Ali wrote: “Narendra Modi, on the joyous occasion of your 75th birth anniversary, I extend my warmest and most heartfelt congratulations. May this milestone be accompanied by continued health, abundant strength, and divine blessings as you carry forward your extraordinary mission of service to your people, to the Global South, and to humanity at large.”
PM Modi also thanked New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for his greetings, saying he deeply valued the friendship between the two nations.
“Thank you, Prime Minister Luxon, for your warm wishes. I deeply cherish our friendship. New Zealand is an important partner in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Earlier in the day, Luxon released a video message: “Kia ora, namaskar, my good friend Prime Minister Modi. Congratulations on your 75th birthday from me and all of your friends across New Zealand. A milestone like this is a moment to reflect on the wisdom of your leadership as you guide India towards becoming a developed country by 2047.”
He also expressed eagerness to deepen cooperation, adding: “I’m really excited about New Zealand partnering more with India to achieve that vision as we work to ensure both our great nations achieve the security and prosperity we seek.”
Luxon further recalled his visit to India and said he hoped to host PM Modi in New Zealand. “I hope I might be able to reciprocate the very warm hospitality you extended to me in March by hosting you here in New Zealand. But in the meantime, I wish you a very, very happy birthday.”
PM Modi also thanked Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit for his greetings. “Thank you for your kind wishes, Prime Minister Skerrit. India deeply cherishes the strong bonds of friendship and solidarity with the Commonwealth of Dominica,” he posted on X.
In his message, Skerrit said Dominica deeply values India’s support, including life-saving assistance during the pandemic, and cooperation on climate resilience and sustainable development. “On behalf of the Government and people of Dominica, I extend warm birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. We deeply value India’s steadfast support, including life-saving assistance during the pandemic, and our cooperation on climate resilience and sustainable development. I wish you continued good health, happiness, and success as you lead your nation with vision and dedication,” Skerrit posted on X.
PM Modi also thanked Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay for his wishes and said he looked forward to strengthening the special partnership between the two nations.
“Thank you, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, for your kind wishes. I look forward to working with you to further strengthen our special partnership with Bhutan,” PM Modi wrote on X.
In his message, Tobgay said: “Warm birthday wishes to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Wishing you good health and long life. Grateful for your leadership and the special friendship between Bhutan and India.”
IANS