Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:31pm on 17 Sep 2026,Thursday India Global
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, calling him her friend and wishing him health, energy and success. In a post on X, Meloni said Italy and India were strengthening their deep bond of friendship while building a future of cooperation and prosperity for both nations. Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump also extended birthday wishes to Modi. Putin praised Modi’s contribution to strengthening the India-Russia special and privileged strategic partnership, while the US Embassy conveyed Trump’s wishes for health and happiness. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also congratulated Modi, praising his leadership and saying India-Israel friendship had never been stronger.
