“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,” Modi said in a post on X.

Modi also highlighted Meloni’s contribution to strengthening the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership and said he looked forward to continuing close cooperation between the two countries and working towards a prosperous future for their people.

“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,” the Prime Minister said.

Mi congratulo con la mia amica, il Primo Ministro Meloni, per essere diventata il Primo Ministro con il mandato più lungo nella storia del dopoguerra italiano. Questo traguardo riflette la fiducia che il popolo italiano ripone nella sua leadership.

La sua amicizia è stata…

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2026

In his post, Modi described Meloni as a friend and wished her continued success in the years ahead.

“My best wishes for her continued success in the years ahead,” Modi said.

Meloni’s milestone, as recognised by Modi, marks a significant moment in Italy’s postwar political history, while the Prime Minister’s message also underscored the importance of her role in strengthening the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership.