Seoul [South Korea], October 7 (ANI): Responding to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s congratulatory message on his completion of 25 years of steady public service in governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude and underscored the rising momentum within the Special Strategic Partnership between India and the Republic of Korea.
Recalling their earlier diplomatic engagement in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi highlighted their shared dedication to increasing multifaceted cooperation throughout bilateral and international domains.
“Thank you President Lee Jae-myung for your warm message,” PM Modi stated in a publish on X. “I fondly recall your visit to India in April, which gave fresh momentum to our Special Strategic Partnership.”
Reaffirming New Delhi’s intention to work intently with Seoul to handle regional and international challenges, the Prime Minister emphasised their widespread imaginative and prescient for long-term stability and financial development.
“I am confident that together we will deepen our multifaceted cooperation and advance our shared vision for global peace, stability and prosperity,” PM Modi added.
The trade follows South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s message praising PM Modi’s governance journey from Chief Minister of Gujarat to Prime Minister of India, noting the nation’s important strides in manufacturing progress, infrastructure growth, and elevated international standing underneath his management.
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Highlighting Modi’s management journey, which started a quarter-century in the past when he assumed workplace as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, the South Korean chief expressed deep respect for his dedication to public service.
“Prime Minister @narendramodi, since taking office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on this day 25 years ago, you have dedicated yourself to building a better life for the people of India,” the South Korean President said in a publish on X. “I pay my deepest respect to your unwavering dedication and extend my heartfelt congratulations on this milestone.”
Underlining the financial and structural transformation underneath PM Modi’s tenure, the President famous that India’s home advances function a basis for its increasing international obligations.
“Under your leadership, India has made steady strides through manufacturing growth and infrastructure development, and has demonstrated resilience in the face of various challenges,” the South Korean President wrote. “Such achievements stand as a source of pride for the Indian people and provide a foundation for expanding India’s global role.”
Reaffirming the robust bilateral partnership between the 2 nations, the South Korean President referred to as for continued financial collaboration and strategic innovation.
“As Special Strategic Partners, the ROK and India are shaping a future of growth and innovation together,” he stated. “We will continue to support the aspirations and growth of businesses and young people in both countries, bringing the shared vision we set out in New Delhi last April to fruition.”
“I look forward to seeing you again, this time in Seoul. I wish you good health and extend to the people of India the deep friendship of the people of the Republic of Korea,” he added.
Earlier within the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally expressed his gratitude to different worldwide leaders who prolonged heat needs on his completion of 25 years of steady service in governance, reiterating India’s dedication to increasing bilateral cooperation, Global South initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
Responding to the congratulatory messages on X, PM Modi acknowledged the desires marking a quarter-century of public management that started on October 7, 2001, when he first assumed workplace because the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Expressing optimism for the way forward for India’s strategic partnerships in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Serbian President Aleksandar Vui for his or her heat needs on his completion of 25 years in governance.
Responding to each leaders on X, PM Modi emphasised that enduring bilateral friendships will proceed to drive international peace, financial prosperity, and elevated strategic collaboration.
In his response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, PM Modi recalled her go to to New Delhi earlier this 12 months, expressing confidence that bilateral ties will attain new heights as each nations put together to mark the seventy fifth anniversary of their diplomatic relations.Â
“Prime Minister Takaichi ji, thank you very much,” PM Modi wrote in his response on X. “Your visit to India in July this year will remain unforgettable for me as well. It has further strengthened the India-Japan partnership. Both countries, building on their longstanding friendship, will continue to work together for global peace, stability, and prosperity. I am confident that on the 75th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, bilateral ties will reach new heights.”
In his response to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prime Minister Modi emphasised the shared duty of each international locations as main voices for growing nations, stating, “Thank you, President Tinubu. India and Nigeria are close partners and leading voices of the Global South. I look forward to continuing our cooperation to further strengthen our Strategic Partnership and advance our shared vision for a more inclusive, prosperous and peaceful world.”
Conveying his gratitude to Serbian President Aleksandar Vui, PM Modi recommended the Serbian chief’s private contributions towards solidifying bilateral ties between the 2 nations whereas praising Serbia’s home progress.
“Thank you for your warm words and friendship,” PM Modi responded to President Vui. “I deeply appreciate your personal contribution to strengthening the India-Serbia partnership. Under your leadership, Serbia has undergone an extraordinary transformation. You have served Serbia with determination and dedication. I look forward to taking the India-Serbia partnership to even greater heights.”
Conveying his appreciation to Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Modi pointed to the longstanding goodwill between the 2 international locations, writing, “Thank you, Prime Minister Skerrit, for your warm wishes and thoughtful words. India deeply values its enduring friendship with Dominica. We look forward to further strengthening our partnership and working together for the shared progress and prosperity of the people of our nations.”
Responding to Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., PM Modi underscored the significance of Southeast Asian ties, writing, “Thank you, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., for your wishes. India deeply values its Strategic Partnership with the Philippines. I look forward to our continued engagement and further deepening of the friendship between our nations.”
Addressing Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, PM Modi highlighted the particular bond between the neighbouring nations.
‘Thank you, Prime Minister Tobgay, for the nice and cozy and heartfelt message. India and Bhutan are sure by a permanent partnership rooted in mutual belief and understanding. I sit up for persevering with our shut cooperation to advance our shared imaginative and prescient of Viksit Bharat and a affluent Bhutan,’ he wrote on X.
Acknowledging the congratulatory message from Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, PM Modi centered on sustaining the momentum constructed throughout latest diplomatic exchanges, noting, “Thank you, Prime Minister Bart De Wever, for your wonderful wishes. I look forward to working with you to build on the positive momentum in our relations and further strengthen our bilateral partnership.”
Reciprocating the desires of Botswana President Duma Boko, Modi reaffirmed India’s dedication to African companions, writing, “I deeply appreciate your warm wishes, President Duma Boko.”India greatly values the friendship with Botswana and I look forward to working together to further strengthen our close ties,’ he added.
The exchanges followed a wave of posts from international heads of state and government praising PM Modi’s trajectory from state leadership to the global stage.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi wrote on X, “Today, on the twenty fifth anniversary of Prime Minister Modi’s tenure as Chief Minister, I prolong my heartfelt congratulations,” Prime Minister Takaichi posted. “For a few years, you’ve got devoted your self to the event of Indian society and the nation, and since 2001, you’ve got demonstrated excellent political management over an extended interval as Chief Minister. I categorical my deep respect to your achievements in advancing India’s growth and elevating its standing within the worldwide group.”Â
“Moreover, throughout my go to to India in July this 12 months, I used to be prolonged the warmest hospitality, for which I as soon as once more categorical my honest gratitude,” Takaichi added. “While experiencing India’s culinary tradition and music, I used to be in a position to interact in concrete discussions with Prime Minister Modi on measures to advance the Japan-India ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’ to a brand new stage, making my keep immensely fruitful. Next 12 months marks the seventy fifth anniversary of the institution of diplomatic relations between Japan and India. To realise a ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP),’ Japan and India, which share strategic instructions, will additional strengthen our partnership by even nearer collaboration with Prime Minister Modi.”Â
In his message, President Vui congratulated PM Modi on his quarter-century of continuous public leadership, noting the visible rise of India on the global stage.
“Congratulations, @NarendraModi, on finishing 25 years of public service on the highest degree,” President Vui wrote on X. “Few folks can say they’ve devoted 1 / 4 of a century to serving their nation, first as Chief Minister of Gujarat after which as Prime Minister of India. I understand how deeply you care about India and its future, and the world can see how excessive you’ve got raised India. I want you a lot extra years of excellent well being, energy and success in serving the nice Indian folks. India is blessed to have you ever.”
Reflecting on recent bilateral engagements, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever noted the continuity of Modi’s tenure, stating, “I warmly congratulate Prime Minister @narendramodi on 25 years of steady management in authorities, from Gujarat to New Delhi. Following my productive go to to India final month, I sit up for additional deepening the robust partnership between our two international locations.”
Expressing gratitude for India’s support, Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit emphasised the personal and national bonds forged over the years, writing, “My expensive buddy, Prime Minister @narendramodi, I warmly congratulate you on 25 years of steady service as Head of Government, a journey that started in Gujarat and has continued by your management of India. As you mark this milestone, I want to categorical my appreciation for the friendship you’ve got prolonged to Dominica and the generosity proven to our folks. I worth the bond between our nations and sit up for constructing on it within the years forward. On behalf of the Government and folks of Dominica, and personally, I want you good well being, energy and continued success in your service to the folks of India.”
In an official statement released by the Nigerian Presidency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked the anniversary as a significant moment in modern political history, writing, “On behalf of the Government and folks of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and alone behalf, I prolong heat and fraternal congratulations to Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on a very historic milestone. Today, 7 October 2026, marks 25 years since he first assumed workplace in 2001 as Head of Government and Chief Minister of Gujarat.”
Highlighting India’s economic and technological transformation, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commended Modi’s focus on development and looked ahead to upcoming diplomatic engagements, stating, “Warmest greetings and congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on finishing 25 years of steady public service on the helm of presidency. From Gujarat to main the world’s largest democracy, Prime Minister Modi’s journey has been marked by a robust emphasis on good governance, innovation, expertise, infrastructure and growth, contributing to India’s transformation and its rising function on the worldwide stage. I want Prime Minister Modi continued success in his service to the folks of India.” Marcos Jr. wrote.
He added that from their Strategic Partnership established in 2025 to the Philippines joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), bilateral ties continue to strengthen, adding that he looks forward to welcoming PM Modi to Manila for the ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits in November.
In a personal tribute titled “Modi’s management displays knowledge, braveness, empathy,” Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay recalled his preliminary conferences with Modi in July 2019 when Tobgay was a non-public citizen with out parliamentary illustration. Praising Modi’s governance over 13 years in Gujarat and his subsequent nationwide management towards a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, Tobgay emphasised that Indian help throughout successive Five-Year Plans enabled Bhutan to ship key growth initiatives.
He famous that these deep bilateral ties stay encapsulated within the ‘B4B’ (Bharat for Bhutan, Bhutan for Bharat) framework, alongside the conferral of the Order of the Druk Gyalpo-Bhutan’s highest honour-upon the Indian Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached this monumental milestone on October 7, marking a quarter-century of steady tenure as head of presidency, a political trajectory that kicked off together with his swearing-in as Gujarat’s Chief Minister in 2001.
Acknowledging this outstanding feat, the Union Cabinet adopted a proper decision on Tuesday to felicitate PM Modi on attaining 25 years of uninterrupted government management.
Having first taken the oath of workplace in Gujarat on October 7, 2001, he held the state’s high publish till May 2014, after which he transitioned to nationwide management by assuming workplace as Prime Minister in May 2014, a place he has held ever since. (ANI)