‘Mazel Tov, my dear friend Narendra’: Netanyahu congratulates Modi on becoming India’s longest serving elected PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest serving elected PM, overtaking Pt Jawaharlal Nehru.

In a video message shared by Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli Prime Minister said, “Prime Minister Modi, my dear friend Narendra, congratulations on becoming India’s longest serving elected prime minister.”

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Natanyahu praised Prime Minister Modi for “transforming India” and hailed his contribution in strengthening the bialteral ties between India and Israel.

“You have transformed India. You have strengthened the bond between India and Israel and you have earned the admiration of millions and millions around,” he said.

The Israeli PM further added that Modi’s leadership has propelled the nation of 1.4 billion people into one of the fastest growing economies of the world.

“You have also helped 250 million Indians escape poverty and you continue in this nobel mission.

“Our friendship and the bond between our two great nations have never been stronger. I look forward to seeing you again soon and to continue working together with you in the years ahead,” he added.

“We say Mazel Tov, good luck to my friend and good luck to India under your leadership,” Netanyahu concluded.