'Happy Birthday, My Friend': World Leaders Greet PM Modi As He Turns 75

Last Updated:September 17, 2025, 11:33 IST

World leaders including Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Anthony Albanese wished PM Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, praising his global impact.

File photo of PM Narendra Modi (PTI image)

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 today, wishes poured in from around the world. Prominent figures from all walks of life extended their greetings on his birthday. He received messages from several world leaders, celebrities, and Indian politicians. Many of these wishes highlighted India’s growing global influence.

World leaders, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and former UK PM Rishi Sunak, extended warm wishes to PM Modi.

Donald Trump marked the occasion with a phone call to PM Narendra Modi on his birthday eve. During their conversation, the two leaders discussed major global issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening India–US relations.

“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," President Trump posted on his Truth Social account.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu extended warm wishes to PM Modi, referring to him as a “good friend." In a heartfelt video message, Netanyahu praised Modi for his remarkable accomplishments for India and highlighted the significant progress made in strengthening the India-Israel partnership under his leadership. Expressing optimism for the future, he said he looks forward to meeting PM Modi soon to elevate their bilateral ties even further.

“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," Netanyahu said.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese tweeted, " Happy birthday, Prime Minister @narendramodi."

Meanwhile, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak also wished PM Modi on his birthday and released a video message. He said, “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. I know we both enjoyed the recent England-India test series, a reminder of how many things our two countries share. As someone from a British-Indian family, this relationship will always have a special place in my heart."

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