‘Look to create new opportunities for our nations, peoples’: Giorgia Meloni wishes PM Modi on 12-year tenure

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New Delhi : Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he becomes the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India. She expressed optimism on further deepening the ties between the two countries. In fact, Giorgia Meloni emphasised the importance of strong bilateral relations.

In a post on X she said, “Congratulations to @narendramodi who today becomes the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in the history of India.” It is clear that Giorgia Meloni values international cooperation at this significant moment.

She recalled the recent visit of PM Modi to Rome and said, “It has been a pleasure to meet again in Rome in recent weeks and to launch together a Special Strategic Partnership that looks to the future to create new opportunities for our Nations and our peoples.” This statement from Giorgia Meloni highlights her commitment to collaboration between Italy and India.

PM Meloni joins the list of global leaders who have extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the historic milestone.

European Council Chief Antonio Costa also congratulated PM Modi and hailed how under his “visionary leadership”, the relations between the EU and India are stronger than ever. Additionally, he recalled the historic summit earlier this year.

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“I look forward to our continued cooperation, partnership and friendship”, he added. Clearly, many international figures including Giorgia Meloni are recognising India’s achievements.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday achieved a historic milestone by becoming the country’s longest continuously serving elected premier. He completed 12 years at the helm of the Central Government. This momentous tenure has witnessed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) transforming into the national political hegemon. In addition, the party has consistently expanded its footprint to newer regions and attracted widespread support from myriad communities.

By completing 4,399 days as Prime Minister on Wednesday, PM Modi officially became the longest continuously serving elected premier in India’s history. While India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, originally assumed office in 1947 and won the country’s first general election in 1951-52. He remained in office until his passing in 1964. Meanwhile, Indira Gandhi, India’s first woman Prime Minister, served for a little less than 16 years. But her tenure was spread across two separate stints.

(ANI)

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