Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received warm congratulations from world leaders on becoming the longest-serving continuous elected Prime Minister of India.
World leaders paid tribute to PM Modi’s transformative governance, his advocacy for the Global South, and his vision of an inclusive and economically dynamic India.
Anura Disanayaka, the President of Sri Lanka conveyed the warm congratulations of the Government and people of Sri Lanka to him. “This milestone is a testament not only to your years in office, but also to the trust and confidence that the people of the world’s largest democracy have repeatedly placed in your leadership.”
James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, in a personal video message, described PM Modi as a role model and an example of leadership”. He also stated, “Lifting over 200 million people out of poverty to a good life today is an amazing feat.” He also expressed Papua New Guinea’s warm friendship and its desire to further consolidate bilateral ties.
Kamla Persad, the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, congratulated Prime Minister Modi on this occassion, noting that “under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has evolved as a leading voice on global matters.”
She highlighted Prime Minister 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. PM Modi had paid a landmark visit to Trinidad and Tobago from 3-4 July 2025, the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 26 years.
