Meloni congratulates Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM, Recalls their ‘Rome meeting’
From the viral 'Melodi' moments to a new strategic partnership, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's congratulatory message to Narendra Modi is grabbing attention worldwide. Here's why.
Meloni congratulates Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM (Img: Internet)
New Delhi: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became India's longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister with an uninterrupted tenure in office.
In a message shared on social media, Meloni praised Modi's achievement and highlighted the strengthening ties between India and Italy. She said it was a pleasure to meet him recently in Rome and launch a new Special Strategic Partnership aimed at creating opportunities for both nations and their citizens.
The congratulatory message comes just weeks after Modi's visit to Italy, where the two leaders held a series of high-level meetings and discussions. During the visit, they reviewed bilateral cooperation across sectors including trade, technology, defence, energy and innovation.
Congratulazioni a @narendramodi che oggi diventa il Primo Ministro eletto più longevo nella storia dell’India.
È stato un piacere ritrovarci a Roma nelle scorse settimane e lanciare assieme un Partenariato Strategico Speciale che guarda al futuro per creare nuove opportunità… pic.twitter.com/hiQICM6eKV
Meloni also shared a photograph from their recent meeting, underlining the warm personal rapport that has often attracted attention on social media. The two leaders have frequently been associated with the viral nickname “Melodi”, coined by internet users by combining their surnames.
Rome Visit Generated Global Buzz
Modi's visit to Rome generated significant online interest, particularly after he gifted Meloni a packet of Melody toffees, a gesture that sparked a fresh wave of memes and social media reactions linked to the popular "Melodi" moniker.
The leaders were also seen together at several iconic locations in Rome, including the historic Colosseum, where they discussed ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries.
Prime Minister Modi crossed the milestone of 4,399 consecutive days in office on Wednesday, surpassing the record of Jawaharlal Nehru. Modi first assumed office on May 26, 2014, after the BJP-led NDA secured a decisive victory in the general elections.
He went on to win consecutive mandates in 2019 and 2024, becoming the first non-Congress leader to complete three successive terms as Prime Minister. The achievement has been marked by congratulatory messages from leaders in India and abroad, with Meloni's message emerging as one of the most prominent international endorsements of the milestone.
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