Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked world leaders for their warm wishes on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Several world leaders on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, lauding his visionary leadership and the enduring trust placed in him by the people.
Thanking Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, PM Modi took to X and said, “Thank you Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for your warm wishes. I look forward to working closely with you to further deepen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and take India-Singapore ties to new heights.”
PM Modi also thanked Guyana President Irfaan Ali and said, “Thank you, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, for your gracious words and warm wishes. I look forward to continuing our cooperation for the benefit of the people of India and Guyana.”
Thanking US President Donald Trump, the Prime Minister said, “I look forward to working with you to further advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, for the benefit of both our nations and the world.”
Reposting the congratulatory video shared by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, PM Modi said, “Thank you, my friend, for your most gracious wishes. I fully agree with you. India-Israel friendship will continue to grow from strength to strength in the years to come.”
Responding to a post by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, PM Modi thanked the leader for the warm wishes and reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening the India-Germany Strategic Partnership and deepening cooperation across key areas.
Thanking Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her warm wishes, PM Modi said, “I look forward to building on the strong momentum in our India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership for the mutual benefit of our two nations and peoples.”
He also expressed gratitude to Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay for his heartfelt wishes and said, “I cherish our friendship and deeply value the special relationship between India and Bhutan.”
Thanking New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the Prime Minister highlighted the recently concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement and said it marked an important step forward in bilateral relations. He expressed confidence that the partnership would reach new heights in the years ahead.
PM Modi also thanked former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for his good wishes and congratulated him on assuming charge as Chairman of the Japan-India Association. He expressed confidence that the association would further strengthen the bonds between the two countries under Kishida’s leadership.
In a message to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, PM Modi thanked him for his warm wishes and described the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as having reached new heights under his leadership. He also reaffirmed the close friendship between the two leaders and their shared commitment to advancing cooperation for the benefit of both nations.
The Prime Minister further expressed gratitude to Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie for his wishes, noting that India and Seychelles are maritime neighbours and trusted partners. He reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening the deep-rooted and multifaceted ties between the two countries.
On June 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, marking 12 years at the helm of the central government.
PM Modi crossed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s record with 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister.
–IANS
