World Leaders Congratulate PM Modi on Historic Tenure Milestone
Global Leaders Praise Modi's Leadership as He Becomes India's Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister
- Leaders from over a dozen countries congratulate PM Narendra Modi.
- Bhutan PM calls Modi a “friend, brother and mentor”.
- Global leaders praise India’s growth, reforms and international standing.
- Messages highlight stronger bilateral ties and future cooperation.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 10th June: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received congratulatory messages from heads of state and government across the world after becoming India’s longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister, marking a historic milestone in the country’s political history.
Leaders from Asia, Europe, Africa and the Pacific praised Modi’s leadership, governance record and contribution to strengthening India’s global standing while reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral ties with New Delhi.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay described Modi as a “friend, brother and mentor” while extending his congratulations.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake congratulated Modi and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership between India and Sri Lanka.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim termed the achievement a testament to Modi’s years of dedicated public service and leadership, expressing hope for stronger cooperation between the two countries.
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the milestone reflected the enduring trust placed in Modi by the Indian people over three consecutive mandates. He also praised Modi’s contribution to strengthening India-Nigeria relations.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu congratulated Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister by consecutive days in office and expressed hope for enhanced cooperation based on mutual respect and shared interests.
Kenyan President William Ruto described the achievement as a reflection of the confidence reposed in Modi’s leadership by the world’s largest democracy and highlighted the strong partnership between India and Kenya.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung acknowledged Modi’s role in India’s development and expressed confidence in advancing the India-Korea Special Strategic Partnership.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated Modi and reiterated her commitment to strengthening the recently announced India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen praised Modi’s uninterrupted democratic mandate and said she looked forward to expanding cooperation into new areas.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides called the achievement a reflection of years of dedicated leadership and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening strategic cooperation with India.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece and India would continue building stronger links between Europe and Asia while enhancing their strategic partnership.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated Modi and expressed his desire to further strengthen India-Germany relations, while also looking forward to welcoming him to Germany for future intergovernmental consultations.
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka praised Modi’s leadership and noted that his continuous tenure of 4,399 days had made him India’s longest-serving Prime Minister.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali lauded Modi’s governance, highlighting poverty reduction, digital public infrastructure and economic transformation. He also described Modi as a strong voice of the Global South.
Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam said the milestone reflected the trust placed in Modi by the Indian people and praised his role in strengthening the special relationship between India and Mauritius.
The congratulatory messages came as Prime Minister Modi surpassed the tenure of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to become the country’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
Several world leaders noted India’s growing economic strength, infrastructure development, technological progress and expanding diplomatic influence under Modi’s leadership, while expressing optimism about future cooperation with India.
