Giorgia Meloni Wishes PM Narendra Modi on 76th Birthday, Calls Him ‘My Friend’

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, describing him as her “friend” and highlighting the strengthening relationship between India and Italy. In a post on X, Meloni wished Modi “health, energy, and success” and said the two countries were working towards a future of greater cooperation and prosperity.

Giorgia Meloni Calls PM Modi ‘My Friend’

“Happy birthday to my friend Narendra Modi, to whom I wish health, energy, and success,” Meloni said in her X post on September 17, 2026. She added that Italy and India were continuing to strengthen their “deep bond of friendship” while working together on cooperation and prosperity for both nations.

Giorgia Meloni Sends Birthday Wishes to PM Modi

India-Italy Relations Continue to Expand

Meloni’s message comes amid efforts by India and Italy to deepen bilateral engagement across several areas. In May 2026, Modi and Meloni jointly outlined their vision for the future of India-Italy relations, emphasising cooperation and the longstanding links between the two countries. The two countries have also maintained high-level political engagement in recent years, with Modi and Meloni developing a close diplomatic rapport during their meetings at international and bilateral forums. PM Modi Birthday 2026: Rahul Gandhi Extends Warm Wishes As Prime Minister Turns 76.

PM Modi Turns 76

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. He is marking his 76th birthday on Thursday, with greetings coming from political leaders and public figures in India and abroad. Meloni has also extended birthday greetings to Modi in previous years. In September 2025, Modi thanked the Italian prime minister for her wishes and said India valued Italy’s friendship and looked forward to strengthening the relationship further. 'Congratulations to My Friend': PM Narendra Modi Praises Giorgia Meloni on Becoming Italy's Longest-Serving Prime Minister.

Focus on Future India-Italy Cooperation

Meloni’s latest message places bilateral cooperation at the centre of her birthday greeting, pointing to the continuing diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Rome. Her reference to building a future of cooperation and prosperity comes as India and Italy continue to discuss ways to expand their partnership and strengthen economic and strategic ties.

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