Archive · 8 Oct 2026
World Leaders Congratulate Modi on 25 Years in Government
Narendra Modi has been leading a government for 25 years.
He first became the leader of Gujarat state in 2001.
In 2014, he became India’s prime minister.
Leaders from Japan, Belgium, Dominica, Nigeria and Bhutan congratulated him.
They praised his leadership and India’s development.
Some also talked about working more closely with India.
Nigeria’s leader mentioned areas such as infrastructure and technology.
Bhutan’s leader praised the close relationship between the two countries.
These messages marked an important moment in Modi’s time in government.
Narendra Modi marked 25 years as head of government on October 7, 2026, beginning with his appointment as Gujarat chief minister in 2001.
Leaders from Japan, Belgium, Dominica, Nigeria and Bhutan sent congratulations and praised Modi’s leadership and India’s development.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi praised Modi’s contribution to India’s international standing and called for closer Japan-India cooperation.
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called the milestone rare in a democracy and cited development, infrastructure, digital public goods and financial inclusion.
The messages also highlighted bilateral ties, including cooperation between India and Nigeria and the B4B framework between India and Bhutan.
- Who
- Narendra Modi, congratulated by leaders including Sanae Takaichi, Bart De Wever, Roosevelt Skerrit, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Tshering Tobgay.
- What
- Modi marked 25 years as head of government, and foreign leaders sent congratulatory messages praising his leadership and India’s development.
- When
- October 7, 2026; Modi first took office as Gujarat chief minister on October 7, 2001.
- Where
- Modi’s government service began in Gujarat and continued in New Delhi; messages came from leaders in Japan, Belgium, Dominica, Nigeria and Bhutan.
- Why
- The leaders marked the 25-year milestone and recognized Modi’s leadership, India’s development and their countries’ relationships with India.
- Milestone
- 25 years as head of government
- First took office
- October 7, 2001, as chief minister of Gujarat
- Became prime minister
- May 2014
- Congratulating leaders
- Sanae Takaichi, Bart De Wever, Roosevelt Skerrit, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Tshering Tobgay
- Japan-India relations
- Takaichi said 2027 would mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and India.
- Nigeria-India cooperation
- Tinubu cited cooperation in trade and investment, energy, defence and security, health, education and technology.
- India-Bhutan framework
- Tshering Tobgay highlighted the B4B framework: Bharat for Bhutan, Bhutan for Bharat.
Sources
Global Leaders Laud PM Modi on Historic 25-Year Leadership Milestone
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hails Modi’s 25-year leadership milestone, calls for deeper Nigeria-India strategic ties
