World leaders wish PM Modi a Happy Birthday

Wishes poured in from across the globe as Prime Minster Narendra Modi celebrated his 75th birthday today. Here are a few of them:

US President Donald Trump

Leading the wishes he said “Just had a wonderful phone call with my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wished him a very Happy Birthday! He is doing a tremendous job. Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the War between Russia and Ukraine! President DJ T”

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Through the Kremlin Website he greeted "Dear Mr. Prime Minister, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your 75th birthday. You are making a great personal contribution to strengthening the special privileged strategic partnership between our countries, to developing mutually beneficial Russian-Indian cooperation in various areas," 

Australian PM Anthony Albanese

In a video message he said "Happy birthday to my friend Prime Minister Modi. Australia is proud to share such a strong friendship with India, and we’re grateful every day for the incredible contribution of the Indian community here in Australia. I look forward to catching up with you soon, Prime Minister, and many more years of friendship and progress.”

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

“Namaskar to my friend PM Modi. Congratulations on your 75th birthday from me and all your friends across New Zealand. A milestone like this reflects the wisdom of your leadership as you seek to guide India in becoming a developed nation by 2047. I am really excited about New Zealand partnering more with India.”

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak

In a video message he wished "It is a great pleasure to wish Prime Minister Modi a happy 75th birthday. In these uncertain times, we all need good friends, and Modi Ji has always been a good friend to me and to Britain. I'm delighted to see UK-India ties going from strength to strength."

Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni

She wrote on X, "Happy 75th birthday to the Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi. His strength, his determination, and his ability to lead millions of people are a source of inspiration. With friendship and esteem, I wish him health and energy to continue leading India toward a bright future and to further strengthen the relations between our Nations"

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay

"Our national servicemen and women, and all the people of Bhutan offer warmest wishes on your 75th birth anniversary. On this happy occasion, we pray for your good health, happiness and long life."

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

"Prime Minister Modi, my good friend Narendra, I want to wish you a happy birthday. You've accomplished so much for India in your life, and we have together accomplished a great deal in the friendship between India and Israel. I look forward to seeing you soon because we can bring our partnership and our friendship to even greater heights. Happy birthday, my friend"

Bill Gates, founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation & former CEO of Microsoft

"Prime Minister Modi, my best wishes to you on your 75th birthday. I wish you good health and continued strength as you lead India's fantastic progress and contribute to global development. The Gates Foundation values our partnership with the Government of India immensely."