India, June 10 -- Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected premier in the history of India.

In a post on X, she said, "Congratulations to @narendramodi who today becomes the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in the history of India."

"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," she added.

PM Modi became the country's longest continuously serving elected premier, marking 12 years in office and surpassing previous records for continuous tenure.

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