Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked world leaders for their warm wishes as he marked 25 years in public service.
PM Modi began his political journey as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, and went on to become Prime Minister in 2014. He served as Gujarat Chief Minister until taking charge at the Centre.
Responding to messages from leaders across the world, PM Modi highlighted India’s partnerships and shared commitments on development, peace and prosperity.
Thanking Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PM Modi described India and Nigeria as ‘close partners and leading voices of the Global South’. He said he looked forward to further strengthening the Strategic Partnership.
Thank you, President Tinubu.
India and Nigeria are close partners and leading voices of the Global South. I look forward to continuing our cooperation to further strengthen our Strategic Partnership and advance our shared vision for a more inclusive, prosperous and peaceful world.
@NGRPresident
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2026
PM Modi thanked Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, saying India valued its enduring friendship with the Caribbean nation.
Thank you, Prime Minister Skerrit, for your warm wishes and thoughtful words. India deeply values its enduring friendship with Dominica. We look forward to further strengthening our partnership and working together for the shared progress and prosperity of the people of our nations.
@SkerritR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2026
The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation to Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and said he looked forward to building on the positive momentum in bilateral ties.
Thank you, Prime Minister Bart De Wever, for your wonderful wishes.
I look forward to working with you to build on the positive momentum in our relations and further strengthen our bilateral partnership.
@Bart_DeWever
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2026
PM Modi thanked Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, reaffirming India’s Strategic Partnership with the Philippines.
Thank you, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., for your wishes.
India deeply values its Strategic Partnership with the Philippines. I look forward to our continued engagement and further deepening of the friendship between our nations.
@bongbongmarcos
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2026
Responding to Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, PM Modi highlighted the enduring partnership between the two countries, rooted in mutual trust and understanding.
Thank you, Prime Minister Tobgay, for the warm and heartfelt message.
India and Bhutan are bound by an enduring partnership rooted in mutual trust and understanding. I look forward to continuing our close cooperation to advance our shared vision of Viksit Bharat and a prosperous Bhutan.
@tsheringtobgay
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2026
The Prime Minister thanked Botswana President Duma Boko and said India valued its friendship with Botswana.
I deeply appreciate your warm wishes, President Duma Boko.
India greatly values the friendship with Botswana and I look forward to working together to further strengthen our close ties.
@duma_boko
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2026
PM Modi thanked Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi, recalling her visit to India in July and saying it had further strengthened the India-Japan partnership.
प्रधानमंत्री ताकाइची जी, आपका बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद।
इस वर्ष जुलाई में हुई आपकी भारत यात्रा मेरे लिए भी अविस्मरणीय रहेगी। इससे भारत-जापान की साझेदारी और सशक्त हुई है।
दोनों देश अपनी पुरानी मित्रता को और आगे ले जाते हुए वैश्विक शांति, स्थिरता एवं समृद्धि के लिए साथ मिलकर प्रयास करते रहेंगे।
मुझे विश्वास है कि हमारे राजनयिक संबंधों की 75वीं वर्षगांठ पर द्विपक्षीय रिश्तों को एक नई ऊंचाई मिलेगी।
高市首相、誠にありがとうございました。
今年7月の首相のインド訪問は、私にとっても忘れられないものとなりました。この訪問により、日印のパートナーシップはさらに強固なものとなりました。
両国は、長年にわたる友好関係を基盤として、世界の平和、安定、繁栄のために引き続き協力してまいります。
国交樹立75周年を迎えるにあたり、両国関係が新たな高みに達することを確信しております。
@takaichi_sanae
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister during a challenging period following the Bhuj earthquake and political difficulties. Over 25 years, his leadership has, however, taken him from Gujarat to the national stage, with his tenure as Prime Minister marked by an expanded global profile for India, stronger ties with major powers and a greater role in the Global South.
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