Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Nepal, Belgium and Solheim Praise Modi on 76th Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday.
The embassies of Nepal and Belgium sent him public good wishes.
They wished him health, happiness and success.
Former Norwegian diplomat Erik Solheim also sent birthday greetings.
Solheim said Modi had helped give India a new direction.
He praised growth in roads, railways, airports and metro systems.
He also pointed to India’s expansion in solar and renewable energy.
Solheim said India had become more visible around the world.
Finally, he said Modi had encouraged pride in India’s traditions and history.
Nepal and Belgium’s embassies in New Delhi sent birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The two embassies wished Modi good health, happiness and continued success.
Former Norwegian diplomat Erik Solheim said Modi had brought major changes to India during his tenure.
Solheim highlighted direction, infrastructure, environmental progress, global leadership and national pride.
He cited India’s expanded transport networks, renewable-energy growth, G20 and BRICS roles, and emphasis on Indian heritage.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received greetings from the embassies of Nepal and Belgium and former Norwegian diplomat Erik Solheim.
- What
- The messages marked Modi’s 76th birthday, while Solheim outlined five changes he associated with Modi’s tenure.
- When
- Thursday, on Modi’s 76th birthday.
- Where
- The greetings from the Nepal and Belgium embassies were issued in New Delhi through social media.
- Why
- The embassies marked Modi’s birthday, while Solheim used the occasion to reflect on his political achievements.
- Occasion
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday
- Nepal’s message
- The Embassy of Nepal in India wished Modi good health, happiness and continued success.
- Belgium’s message
- The Embassy of Belgium in India posted heartfelt birthday wishes for Modi.
- Contributor
- Erik Solheim, former Minister of Climate and the Environment of Norway
- Five changes identified
- Direction, infrastructure, environment, global leadership and pride
- Infrastructure claim
- Solheim said 25 Indian cities were constructing metro systems.
- International role
- Solheim cited India’s leadership of the G20 and BRICS.