Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on becoming the longest serving Prime Minister in the European nation’s postwar history and wished her continued success in the years ahead.
Giorgia Meloni-led government became the longest-serving government in the postwar history of the Italian Republic, after surpassing the tenure of former PM Silvio Berlusconi.
Extending wishes to PM Modi, Meloni, in a post on X, wrote, “Congratulations to Narendra Modi who today becomes the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in the history of India. PM Modi, while extending greetings on Meloni’s feat, appreciated her government’s efforts in strengthening the Special Strategic Partnership between the two nations. He expressed readiness to continue close cooperation to build a prosperous future for the people of the two nations. This milestone is a reflection of the trust and confidence of the Italian people in her leadership. Notably, Giorgia Meloni-led government became the longest-serving government in the postwar history of the Italian Republic, after surpassing the tenure of former PM Silvio Berlusconi. It has been a pleasure to meet again in Rome in recent weeks and to launch together a Special Strategic Partnership that looks to the future to create new opportunities for our Nations and our peoples. “Thank you for the gift.
Meloni assumed office as Italy’s first woman Prime Minister on October 22, 2022, and her government on Friday reached 1,413 days in office.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Congratulations to my friend Prime Minister Meloni on becoming the longest continuously serving Prime Minister in Italy’s postwar history. Sharing the video of the moment, Meloni said, “Prime Minister Modi brought us a gift — a very, very good toffee — Melody”. Earlier reporting noted: “Her friendship has also been instrumental in strengthening the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership and I look forward to continuing our close cooperation to build a prosperous future for the people of our countries,” Modi said in a post on X.
Earlier reporting noted: PM Modi congratulates ‘friend’ Meloni on becoming Italy’s longest-serving PM Prime minister Narendra Modi congratulated his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on becoming the longest continuously serving Prime Minister in Italy’s postwar history, describing the milestone as a reflection of the trust and confidence she has among Italian people.
