Russian President Putin and world leaders Greets PM Modi On 76th Birthday

Russian President Vladimir Putin today extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his contribution towards strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Apart from russians president greeting other countries also wished Mr. Modi on his birthday today. Expressing his gratitude, the Prime Minister said that such gestures and blessings hold a very special place in his heart. He added that every blessing strengthens his resolve to serve the people of the nation with even greater dedication and devotion.

The Russian Embassy in India shared President Putin’s message for PM Modi on Instagram. In the message, President Putin expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended during his recent visit to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit. According to the statement, President Putin described his recent talks with Prime Minister Modi as “substantive, frank and productive” and said he is ready to continue cooperation between the two nations on bilateral and international issues.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi a happy birthday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin also wished PM Modi a happy birthday.

Former Norwegian diplomat Erik Solheim wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi a happy birthday today and highlighted five major changes in India during his government’s tenure.

Erik Solheim, former Minister of Climate and the Environment of Norway, reflected on Prime Minister Modi’s political tenure and outlined five areas that, in his view, have undergone significant changes. He identified “Direction” as the first major change, saying PM Modi had given India a new purpose through his leadership and emphasis on the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ or a developed India by 2047. On infrastructure, Solheim said that the Modi government had overseen a major expansion in roads, railways, airports and ports.

Solheim also highlighted the environment as another area of change. He said India had moved from being behind Europe on environmental issues to becoming the world’s second-largest solar market and third-largest renewable economy. He cited India’s leadership of the G20 and BRICS and said the country had become more visible and influential internationally.

The fifth area identified by Solheim was “Pride”. He said PM Modi had contributed to a renewed sense of pride in India by emphasising Indian traditions, history and cultural heritage.

Several foreign diplomats and missions in New Delhi extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, while reflecting the close bond and enduring partnership India shares with countries worldwide under his leadership. The US Embassy in India conveyed heartfelt birthday greetings to PM Modi on behalf of US President Donald Trump.

Japan’s Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, hailed Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in advancing the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’, while expressing hope that the India-Japan partnership would reach greater heights as the two countries prepare to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations next year.

Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, recalled the warmth surrounding PM Modi’s recent visit to the island nation and the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries.

Extending warm birthday greetings to PM Modi, Slovak Ambassador Robert Maxian also recalled the “warmth, friendship and memorable moments” during the Indian leader’s recent visit to Slovakia. (updated on 17th september 2026)