Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received congratulatory messages from numerous heads of state and government worldwide on achieving the milestone of becoming India's longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister, having served for 4,399 days as noted by the Prime Minister of Fiji. The messages came from leaders across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, including Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay who described Modi as "a friend, brother and mentor," Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake who reaffirmed commitment to strengthening enduring ties, and Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim who called the achievement "a testament to his years of dedicated public service and leadership in advancing India's development, prosperity and standing."
Nigeria's 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). Several leaders specifically mentioned Modi's governance achievements, with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali noting that his leadership "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."
The messages uniformly expressed commitment to strengthening bilateral relationships, with specific mentions of ongoing initiatives including the Spain-India Dual Year of Culture, Tourism, and Artificial Intelligence in 2026, the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement, the India-Sweden Strategic Partnership focused on innovation and sustainability, and efforts to conclude a comprehensive trade agreement between the European Union and India. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted cooperation in technology, mobility, security and defense, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz anticipated welcoming Modi for the next intergovernmental consultations.
Multiple leaders referenced the significance of this achievement in the world's largest democracy, with US President Donald J. Trump describing Modi as "a great leader" and "a strong, healthy, and wise man," while Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić noted that "such longevity in the highest office of the state reflects the trust that citizens place in a leader who has dedicated his life to serving the people and advancing his country." The congratulatory messages represent broad international recognition of Modi's tenure and India's growing global influence under his leadership.
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