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Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, September 17, with birthday greetings pouring in from world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir
Putin, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Putin Extends Birthday Greetings To PM Modi
Vladimir Putin congratulated PM Modi and praised his role in strengthening the “special and privileged strategic partnership” between India and Russia. In his birthday message, the Russian President said PM Modi enjoys “great authority on the global stage” and highlighted his “personal contribution” to deepening ties between the two countries.Putin also thanked PM Modi for the warm welcome extended to him during his recent three-day visit to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit. The Russian leader described his discussions with PM Modi as “substantive, frank, and productive” and said Moscow would continue cooperation with New Delhi on bilateral and international issues.
Trump Wishes PM Modi
The US Embassy in India also on Thursday conveyed birthday wishes to PM Modi on behalf of President Donald Trump.“On behalf of President Donald Trump, we wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi a very Happy Birthday. Wishing you all the health and happiness in the coming year,” the embassy said in a post on X.
Israeli PM Sends Birthday Wishes To PM Modi
Extending birthday wishes to PM Modi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the India-Israel relationship as an “unprecedented partnership” and said the friendship between the two countries had never been stronger.“Happy birthday, Narendra!” Netanyahu wrote in a post on X, wishing PM Modi health and fulfilment and expressing his desire to take India-Israel ties to greater heights.
Prime Minister Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. His 76th birthday comes days after the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where he held bilateral engagements with several visiting leaders, including Putin.
