Global Leaders Celebrate PM Modi’s 75th Birthday, Highlighting Strong International Ties

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 75th birthday on September 17th, congratulations and well wishes poured in from leaders around the world. Former US President Donald Trump extended his greetings via a phone call on Tuesday night. In a subsequent post on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi referred to Trump as a “friend” and expressed a shared commitment to strengthening the India–US partnership. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also conveyed his birthday wishes via X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the robust friendship between Australia and India in a video message. He acknowledged the significant contributions of the Indian community in Australia. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sent his best wishes to PM Modi on his 75th birthday. In a video message, Luxon expressed enthusiasm about New Zealand’s partnership with India, particularly in supporting India’s development goals. He looked forward to potentially hosting PM Modi in New Zealand, reciprocating the hospitality he received in March.