Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, expressing optimism in advancing the relationship between the two nations.
Wong's Message on X
In a post on X, Wong lauded PM Modi's milestone, stating, "Congratulations to PM @narendramodi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. This milestone reflects years of dedicated service & leadership. I look forward to continuing our close partnership to strengthen SG-India ties & create opportunities for our peoples."
Global Leaders Extend Wishes
Wishes poured in from across the world as Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked this historic achievement. Key global leaders who congratulated PM Modi included:
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi highlighted PM Modi's invaluable contributions to the remarkable advancement of Japan-India relations.
- Canadian PM Mark Carney stated that as Canada and India renew their partnership, he looks forward to continuing collaborative efforts for greater prosperity.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between Germany and India and conveyed anticipation of welcoming PM Modi to Germany for the next intergovernmental consultations.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated PM Modi, recalling their recent meeting in Rome and expressing commitment to advancing the Special Strategic Partnership between India and Italy.
PM Modi's Response
Late on Wednesday, in a post on X, PM Modi thanked people for their wishes and said, "I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to serve Bharat and contribute to our nation's development journey. Over the years, the people of India have repeatedly voted for stability, good governance and development. Their trust has been my greatest source of strength. I remain fully committed to working with even greater dedication to realise the vision of a Viksit Bharat and fulfil the aspirations of 140 crore Indians."
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