Narendra Modi becomes India’s longest serving elected Prime Minister? Leaders of which countries congratulated him on his achievement? What did Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake say about PM Modi? What kind of leader did Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape describe PM Modi?
New Delhi. Leaders of many countries of the world have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest serving elected Prime Minister. Global leaders praised his leadership, significant changes in India, economic growth and his role in strengthening the voice of the ‘Global South’. Messages from across the world praised Prime Minister Modi’s inclusive development, international leadership and efforts to give India a strong identity at the global level.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake congratulated
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake wrote a letter to Prime Minister Modi on June 8, 2026, congratulating him on behalf of his government and the people of the country. He said in his message that this achievement is not only a proof of long tenure, but it is also a symbol of the confidence and trust repeatedly expressed by the people of India on the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Hailing the economic and social changes that have taken place in India, the President said that Prime Minister Modi’s leadership and vision are inspiring people beyond India’s borders, including in Sri Lanka.
Mention of Sri Lanka visit and ‘Mitra Vibhushan’ award
The President also mentioned Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025. Between 4 and 6 April 2025, Prime Minister Modi visited Sri Lanka, which was his fourth visit to this country. During this time he was honored with the ‘Mitra Vibhushan’ award, which is Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honor given to a foreign national. This visit was considered to strengthen India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy. Especially the support given by India during the economic crisis of Sri Lanka in the year 2022 was also described as an important part of this partnership.
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea called Modi a role model
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape congratulated Prime Minister Modi through a personal video message. Describing Prime Minister Modi as an ideal and inspirational personality of leadership, he said that taking crores of people out of poverty and providing them a better life is a big achievement. James Marape also expressed his desire to further strengthen the friendship between India and Papua New Guinea.
Mentioned about the historical trip to Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Marape also recalled Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Papua New Guinea in May 2023. This was the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to this country. The visit was to participate in the third edition of the ‘Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation’ (FIPIC-III) summit. The visit was considered an important step in strengthening India’s relations with Pacific Island countries and furthering India’s role as a trusted partner of the ‘Global South’.
Response from Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamala Prasad-Bissessar
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamala Prasad-Bissessar also congratulated Prime Minister Modi on this achievement. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has today emerged as an influential and strong voice on the global stage. Kamla Prasad-Bissessar praised Prime Minister Modi’s journey from a simple background to reaching the top leadership of the country. He also mentioned India’s achievements in the areas of foreign policy, economic growth, infrastructure and social development.
The historic trip to Trinidad and Tobago was special
Prime Minister Modi visited Trinidad and Tobago on 3 and 4 July 2025. This was the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in the last 26 years. The visit coincided with the 180th anniversary of the arrival of the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago. During this period, special emphasis was laid on further strengthening the relations between the two countries.
Global leaders praised Modi’s leadership
It is clear from the messages of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of becoming the longest serving elected Prime Minister that leaders of many countries of the world value his leadership and India’s growing global role. These leaders have described Prime Minister Modi’s role as important in India’s economic progress, social development, global diplomacy and advocating the interests of the ‘Global South’.