US, Sept. 18 -- Leaders from several countries extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday on Thursday, with messages highlighting India's growing global role and bilateral ties with their respective countries.

The US Embassy in India conveyed birthday wishes to Modi on behalf of US President Donald Trump, wishing him "all the health and happiness" in the coming year.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended greetings, saying Modi's leadership had transformed India into a "world power". Netanyahu said the two countries had built an "unprecedented partnership" and that India-Israel friendship had never been stronger.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Modi and praised his contribution to...