Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has received congratulatory messages from numerous world leaders on achieving the milestone of becoming India's longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister. The messages acknowledge his 4,399 days in office, spanning three consecutive democratic mandates, which represents a historic achievement in Indian political history.
Leaders from across the globe expressed admiration for Modi's leadership and India's development under his tenure. The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, described Modi as "a friend, brother and mentor," while Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted the achievement as "a testament to his years of dedicated public service and leadership in advancing India's development, prosperity and standing."
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu highlighted Modi's contribution to strengthening India-Nigeria relations and noted his status as a distinguished recipient of Nigeria's national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu expressed his country's desire to strengthen cooperation based on mutual respect and sovereign equality.
Several leaders provided specific assessments of Modi's tenure. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali stated that Modi's governance "has lifted millions out of poverty, rolled out digital public infrastructure at population scale, and driven unprecedented infrastructure growth resulting in rapid economic progress," while also recognizing him as "a strong and sustained voice of the Global South." Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam noted that under Modi's leadership, "India stands tall among the world's great nations, confident in its strength and proud of its place on the global stage."
The congratulatory messages came from diverse geographical regions including Asia (Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Maldives, South Korea, Japan), Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Mauritius), Europe (Italy, Denmark, Cyprus, Greece, Germany, Spain), North America (Canada), and the Pacific (Fiji). Many leaders specifically committed to deepening bilateral relationships and strategic partnerships with India, particularly noting areas of cooperation in technology, culture, and economic development.