Archive · 17 Sep 2026
World Leaders Wish Modi as Putin Hails India-Russia Ties
Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday on September 17.
Leaders from several countries sent him birthday wishes.
Donald Trump wished him health and happiness through the US Embassy in India.
Vladimir Putin praised Modi for helping strengthen ties between India and Russia.
Putin also thanked Modi for welcoming him during his recent visit to New Delhi.
Benjamin Netanyahu and Giorgia Meloni also sent messages.
Embassies from Vietnam, the Netherlands and Nepal highlighted their relationships with India.
The BJP organized service activities, and Indian leaders prayed at a temple in Varanasi.
US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders wished Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday.
Putin praised Modi’s contribution to the India-Russia strategic partnership and their recent discussions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also sent birthday greetings.
The embassies of Vietnam, the Netherlands and Nepal highlighted their growing partnerships and friendship with India.
The Bharatiya Janata Party organized service programs, while political leaders offered prayers in Varanasi.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received greetings from Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, Giorgia Meloni and diplomatic missions from Vietnam, the Netherlands and Nepal.
- What
- World leaders and embassies sent birthday wishes, while the BJP organized service programs and Indian leaders offered prayers.
- When
- The birthday was observed on September 17, described in the reports as Modi’s 76th birthday.
- Where
- Greetings came from foreign leaders and diplomatic missions; related activities took place across India, including New Delhi and Varanasi.
- Why
- The messages marked Modi’s birthday and emphasized India’s bilateral and strategic relationships.
- Birthday
- Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday was observed on September 17.
- US message
- The US Embassy in India conveyed Donald Trump’s wishes for Modi’s health and happiness.
- Russian message
- Vladimir Putin praised Modi’s role in strengthening the special and privileged India-Russia strategic partnership.
- Putin’s visit
- Putin thanked Modi for the warm welcome and hospitality during his recent visit to New Delhi.
- Other leaders
- Benjamin Netanyahu and Giorgia Meloni also sent birthday greetings to Modi.
- Diplomatic greetings
- The embassies of Vietnam, the Netherlands and Nepal highlighted their ties and partnerships with India.
- Celebrations
- The BJP organized a month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, including service and outreach activities, while leaders offered prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.
