US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister in India. Trump heaped praise on PM Modi, calling him a 'wise man'. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, 'Congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister - And a Great One he is! He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Success ahead of him! President DONALD J. TRUMP.'
Global Leaders Extend Wishes
Earlier in the day, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also congratulated PM Modi. Modi thanked him in a post on X, stating, 'Thank you, Prime Minister Carney, for your gracious words. I am confident that India-Canada partnership will continue to attain new heights for the benefit of our peoples.'
PM Modi also thanked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his message on strengthening the strategic partnership between both nations. In a post on X, PM Modi said, 'Thank you Chancellor Merz for your warm words. We remain fully committed to further strengthening the India-Germany strategic partnership and deepening cooperation across key areas for the benefit of our peoples.'
Messages from Cyprus, Greece, and EU
PM Modi thanked the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and reciprocated his commitment to strengthen the time-tested friendship between both nations. 'Thank you President Christodoulides for your warm wishes. I fondly recall your recent state visit to India and fully reciprocate your commitment to further strengthen the time-tested friendship and strategic partnership between India and Cyprus,' PM Modi said on X.
PM Modi also acknowledged the wishes of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece. In a post on X, he said, 'Thank you Prime Minister Mitsotakis for your warm greetings. India is committed to further strengthening its valued strategic and multi-faceted partnership with Greece.'
Additionally, PM Modi thanked the President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. He said, 'Thank you for your kind words President von der Leyen. The India-EU partnership continues to grow from strength to strength across multiple sectors including trade, technology, mobility and security. Together, we will continue to deepen our partnership for the benefit of our peoples and the world.'
PM Modi Expresses Gratitude
PM Modi also expressed his appreciation for the good wishes from people across all walks of life. He said, 'Deeply touched by the good wishes conveyed by people from all walks of life today and over the last few days. While I may not have been able to respond to each message individually, I cherish every greeting conveyed.'
This milestone marks a significant moment in Indian political history, with PM Modi now holding the record for the longest continuously elected tenure as Prime Minister of India.
