New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, surpassing the tenure of Jawaharlal Nehru.
In a video message shared by the Israeli Prime Minister’s office on Wednesday, Netanyahu praised Modi’s leadership, describing him as a transformative leader who has strengthened both India and India-Israel relations during his tenure.
Netanyahu praises Modi’s leadership
Addressing the Indian Prime Minister, Netanyahu said, “Prime Minister Modi, my dear friend Narendra, congratulations on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister.”
The Israeli leader credited Modi with transforming India and earning the admiration of millions of people across the world. He also highlighted the growing partnership between India and Israel, describing bilateral ties as stronger than ever before.
According to Netanyahu, the relationship between the two nations has witnessed significant growth under Modi’s leadership, with cooperation expanding across several sectors including trade, technology, defence and innovation.
Highlights India’s economic progress
Netanyahu also lauded India’s economic achievements during Modi’s tenure, noting that the country has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies.
He said Modi’s leadership had helped propel the nation of 1.4 billion people forward while contributing to large-scale poverty reduction efforts.
The Israeli Prime Minister further acknowledged what he described as Modi’s continued commitment to improving the lives of millions of Indians and advancing the country’s development goals.
Strong India-Israel ties
Emphasising the close personal rapport between the two leaders, Netanyahu referred to Modi as a friend and expressed optimism about continuing their cooperation in the years ahead.
He said the friendship between them and the bond between India and Israel had never been stronger and added that he looked forward to meeting Modi again soon.
The remarks reflect the growing strategic partnership between the two countries, which has expanded significantly over the past decade through increased diplomatic engagement and bilateral cooperation.
Message concludes with good wishes
Concluding his message, Netanyahu extended his best wishes to both Modi and India.
Using the Hebrew phrase “Mazel Tov,” meaning congratulations or good luck, he wished success to his Indian counterpart and expressed confidence in India’s future under Modi’s leadership.
The congratulatory message comes as Modi achieved the milestone of becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, marking a significant chapter in the country’s political history.