World leaders greet Modi on completing 25 years as an elected head of government
World leaders, including the Prime Ministers of Japan and Belgium, have congratulated Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as an elected head of government. The messages highlight his leadership in India's development and the strengthening of international partnerships.
Why it matters
This reflects the global diplomatic standing of India and the personal political longevity of its leader on the world stage.
Leaders from various countries across the world on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing 25 years as the elected head of a government , first as Chief Minister of Gujarat from October 2001 and then as the Prime Minister from May 2014.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi , through an X post, noted that Mr. Modi had dedicated himself to the development of Indian society and the nation over the years. “I express my deep respect for your achievements in advancing India’s development and elevating its standing in the international community,” she said.
“While experiencing India’s culinary culture and music, I was able to engage in concrete discussions with Prime Minister Modi on measures to advance the Japan-India ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’ to a new stage, making my stay immensely fruitful,” she said, recounting her visit to India in July .
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