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Foreign Leaders Celebrate Modi’s 76th Birthday, Highlighting India Ties

Foreign Leaders Celebrate Modi’s 76th Birthday, Highlighting India Ties
‘My friend…’: How Meloni, Putin, Netanyahu wished PM Modi on 76th birthday · indianexpress.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday on September 17, 2026.

Leaders from several countries sent him good wishes.

Italy’s leader, Giorgia Meloni, praised the friendship between Italy and India.

Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, praised Modi’s influence and leadership.

Putin also thanked Modi for welcoming him during his recent visit to New Delhi.

Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, said Modi had helped make India a world power.

Netanyahu also said India and Israel had a very strong partnership.

Leaders from Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Dominica sent greetings too.

Key facts

Birthday
Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, 2026.
Birthplace
Vadnagar, Gujarat, India.
Italy’s message
Giorgia Meloni wished Modi health, energy and success and praised Italy-India friendship.
Russia’s message
Vladimir Putin praised Modi’s authority, political wisdom and contribution to the India-Russia strategic partnership.
Israel’s message
Benjamin Netanyahu called India a world power and described India-Israel ties as an unprecedented partnership.
Other greetings
Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Dominica also sent birthday greetings.

Quotes

Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister of Israel

“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.”
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“Happy birthday to my friend @narendramodi, whom I wish health, energy and success. Italy and India continue to strengthen their deep bond of friendship, building together a future of cooperation and prosperity for our nations.”
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