Leaders from several countries extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, with messages highlighting India’s growing global role and bilateral ties with their respective countries.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wished Modi on his 76th birthday, referring to him as a friend and wishing him health, energy and continued success.
Buon compleanno al mio amico @narendramodi, a cui auguro salute, energia e successo.
Italia e India continuano a rafforzare il loro profondo legame di amicizia, costruendo insieme un futuro di cooperazione e prosperità per le nostre Nazioni.— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) September 17, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also extended greetings, saying Modi’s leadership had transformed India into a “world power”. Netanyahu said the two countries had built an “unprecedented partnership” and that India-Israel friendship had never been stronger.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
Happy birthday, Narendra!
Prime Minister @narendramodi.Your leadership has transformed India into a world power.
Together, we have built an unprecedented partnership between our two great democracies.
The friendship between Israel and India has never been stronger, and together we will take it to even greater heights.
I wish you many more years of leadership, health and fulfillment. 🇮🇱🇮🇳
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) September 17, 2026
The US Embassy in India conveyed birthday wishes to Modi on behalf of US President Donald Trump, wishing him “all the health and happiness” in the coming year.
On behalf of President Donald Trump, we wish Prime Minister @narendramodi a very Happy Birthday.
Wishing you all the health and happiness in the coming year! https://t.co/5xh2c2oEhj
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) September 17, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Modi and praised his contribution to strengthening the “special and privileged strategic partnership” between India and Russia. Putin also thanked Modi for the welcome and hospitality extended to him and the Russian delegation during their recent visit to New Delhi.
Putin said Modi enjoys “deep respect” among his compatriots and “great authority on the global stage”, adding that his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties could not be overstated.
✉️ #Russia’s President Vladimir Putin sent a message to #India’s Prime Minister @narendramodi warmly congratulating him on his birthday (September 17, 2026)
👉 https://t.co/P19eBTCNSZ
#RussiaIndia
#DruzhbaDosti https://t.co/QoWdqLCiKp— Russia in India 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbIndia) September 17, 2026
Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit also conveyed birthday wishes on behalf of his government and people, wishing Modi good health and continued strength in his service to the people of India.
On behalf of the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Dominica, I extend warm birthday wishes to Prime Minister @narendramodi. May the year ahead bring you good health and continued strength in service to the people of India. 🇩🇲🇮🇳 https://t.co/NCYAPqfvoj
— Roosevelt Skerrit (@SkerritR) September 17, 2026
The messages came as Modi turned 76 on Thursday, with greetings from leaders and governments around the world marking the occasion.
