Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Friday (September 4, 2026) as she became Italy’s longest continuously serving postwar Prime Minister, calling the historic feat a clear sign of the Italian people’s trust and confidence in her leadership.
The Italian Prime Minister said the Special Strategic Partnership that the two countries launched during their last meeting is the recognition of the importance of this bond. Thanking Mr. Modi, Ms. Ms. She is also the first woman to hold the position. “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,” Mr. Mr. Meloni’s friendship had also been instrumental in strengthening the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership and that he looked forward to continuing close cooperation to build a prosperous future for the people of both countries. In response, Ms.
Meloni, 49, has been Italy’s Prime Minister since October 22, 2022. On Thursday (September 4), after 1,413 days in office, she became the country’s longest-serving uninterrupted Prime Minister since the Second World War.
Modi said in a post on X. Modi said Ms. “My best wishes for her continued success in the years ahead,” he said. Meloni said, “Thank you, dear @narendramodi, for your words and for your friendship.
Meloni said the relationship between Italy and India is stronger than ever today and together the two countries continue to strengthen the bond between Europe and Asia as well, working side by side to also develop the India-West Asia-Europe Economic Corridor. The relationship between Italy and India is today stronger than ever.
