- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 75th birthday today
- US President Donald Trump called PM Modi and discussed Ukraine conflict and ties
- New Zealand PM Luxon sent birthday wishes and hopes to host PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 75th birthday today. On the occasion, he received wishes from world leaders and prominent Indian politicians. Many of the messages highlighted India's expanding global influence and strengthening international partnerships.
United States President Donald Trump marked the occasion with a personal phone call. During the call, the two leaders discussed key global concerns, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and pledged to further strengthen India-US relations.
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“Just had a wonderful phone call with my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wished him a very Happy Birthday! He is doing a tremendous job. Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the War between Russia and Ukraine! President DJ T,” President Trump posted on his Truth Social account.
Responding to the message, PM Modi wrote on X, “Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday. Like you, I am also fully committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights. We support your initiatives towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wished PM Modi, calling him a “friend”. In his message, PM Albanese said Australia is proud to share a strong bond with India and expressed appreciation for the remarkable contributions of the Indian community in Australia. “I look forward to catching up with you soon, Prime Minister, and many more years of friendship and progress,” he added.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon conveyed his wishes in a video message shared on X, sending his warm greetings to PM Modi on this birthday. New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon conveyed his wishes in a video message shared on X. He said, “A milestone like this is a moment to reflect on the wisdom of your leadership as you seek to guide India towards becoming a developed country by 2047. I hope I might be able to reciprocate the very warm hospitality you extended to me in March by hosting you here in New Zealand.”
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared a selfie with PM Modi to wish him happy birthday. She praised his leadership and vision, calling his “strength, determination, and ability to lead millions of people” a source of inspiration.
In the caption, Meloni wrote: “Happy 75th birthday to the Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi. His strength, his determination, and his ability to lead millions of people are a source of inspiration. With friendship and esteem, I wish him health and energy to continue leading India toward a bright future and to further strengthen the relations between our Nations.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a message published on the Kremlin's website, praised PM Modi's personal efforts in strengthening ties between the two nations. "You are making a great personal contribution to strengthening the special privileged strategic partnership between our countries, to developing mutually beneficial Russian-Indian cooperation in various areas," he said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended birthday wishes to his “good friend”. In a video message, Netanyahu said, “Prime Minister Modi, my good friend Narendra, I want to wish you a happy birthday. You've accomplished so much for India in your life, and we have together accomplished a great deal in the friendship between India and Israel. I look forward to seeing you soon because we can bring our partnership and our friendship to even greater heights."
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in a video message, said it was a great pleasure to wish Prime Minister Modi a happy 75th birthday. Sunak said that UK-India ties were “going from strength to strength” and recalled travelling to India for the 2023 G20 summit with his wife Akshata, describing it as “a superb event befitting India's standing on the world stage.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wished PM Modi, calling him a “friend”. In his message, PM Albanese said Australia is proud to share a strong bond with India and expressed appreciation for the remarkable contributions of the Indian community in Australia. “I look forward to catching up with you soon, Prime Minister, and many more years of friendship and progress,” he added.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon conveyed his wishes in a video message shared on X, sending his warm greetings to PM Modi on this birthday. New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon conveyed his wishes in a video message shared on X. He said, “A milestone like this is a moment to reflect on the wisdom of your leadership as you seek to guide India towards becoming a developed country by 2047. I hope I might be able to reciprocate the very warm hospitality you extended to me in March by hosting you here in New Zealand.”
Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay wrote, “Warm birthday wishes to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi. Wishing you good health and long life. Grateful for your leadership and the special friendship between Bhutan and India.”
The greetings from world leaders highlight PM Modi's prominent role on the global stage and his influence in shaping India's international partnerships.
PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat.
