World leaders from across the globe congratulated Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the eve of his becoming India's longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister. The congratulations came from H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of Sri Lanka; H.E. James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea; and H.E. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
President Disanayaka, in a letter dated 8 June 2026, stated that this milestone is a testament to the trust and confidence that the people of the world's largest democracy have repeatedly placed in PM Modi's leadership. He highlighted India's remarkable economic and social transformation and noted that PM Modi's vision has inspired many beyond India's borders, including Sri Lanka. The message referenced PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka from 4-6 April 2025, his fourth visit to the island nation, during which he was conferred the Mitra Vibhushana, Sri Lanka's highest civilian honor for a foreign dignitary.
Prime Minister Marape described PM Modi as "a role model and an example of leadership" in a personal video message, specifically noting the achievement of "lifting over 200 million people out of poverty to good life today." He expressed Papua New Guinea's warm friendship and desire to further consolidate bilateral ties, referencing PM Modi's historic visit to Papua New Guinea in May 2023 for the Third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC-III) Summit.
Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar congratulated PM Modi, noting that under his leadership, India has evolved as a leading voice on global matters. She highlighted PM Modi's journey from humble beginnings to leading a nation of 1.4 billion people across three terms, and underscored India's significant achievements in foreign policy, economic growth, infrastructure, and socio-economic development. The message referenced PM Modi's landmark visit to Trinidad and Tobago from 3-4 July 2025, the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 26 years.