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Israel congratulates Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving prime minister

“India and Israel share a unique friendship that continues to grow stronger with each passing year,” said Israel’s Foreign Ministry.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands after planting a tree with the Italian prime minister at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome on May 20, 2026. Photo by Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands after planting a tree with the Italian prime minister at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome on May 20, 2026. Photo by Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the country’s longest-serving premier, highlighting the growing ties between the two nations.

“India and Israel share a unique friendship that continues to grow stronger with each passing year,” the ministry said in a post on X, expressing hope for deeper bilateral cooperation under Modi’s continued leadership.

Separately, Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, thanked Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh for attending Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebration, calling the countries’ “special strategic partnership” increasingly robust.

Singh, in his own remarks, reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening ties with Israel and advancing shared goals in areas including peace and innovation.

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