Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended congratulations to his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni for becoming Italy’s longest continuously serving prime minister in postwar history.
IMAGE: PM Modi emphasised Meloni’s role in strengthening the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership. Photograph: DPR PMO/ANI Photo
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Prime Minister Modi congratulated Giorgia Meloni on her historic achievement as Italy’s longest continuously serving postwar prime minister.
Meloni, 49, has served since October 22, 2022, marking 1,413 days in office and becoming the first woman in the role.
Modi emphasised Meloni’s role in strengthening the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership.
The milestone reflects the Italian people’s trust and confidence in Meloni’s leadership.
Modi expressed anticipation for continued cooperation between India and Italy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on becoming the longest continuously serving prime minister in Italy’s postwar history, saying the milestone reflected the trust and confidence of the Italian people in her leadership.
Meloni’s Historic Tenure And India-Italy Partnership
Forty-nine-year-old Meloni has been Italy’s prime minister since October 22, 2022.
On Thursday, after 1,413 days in office, she became the country’s longest-serving uninterrupted prime minister since World War II. 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,” Modi said in a post on X.
Modi said 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.
“My best wishes for her continued success in the years ahead,” he said.
Modi himself became India’s longest continuously serving elected prime minister on June 10, 2026, by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.