New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on her historic achievement. He praised her leadership as the 49-year-old became Italy's longest-serving postwar leader.

Highlighting the trust of Italy's citizens in her leadership in a post on X, PM Modi stated, "Congratulations to my friend Prime Minister Meloni on becoming the longest continuously serving Prime Minister in Italy's postwar history. This milestone is a reflection of the trust and confidence of the Italian people in her leadership."

At the same time, PM Modi acknowledged her role in fostering the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership and wrote, "Her friendship has also been instrumental in strengthening ...