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Trump, Netanyahu congratulate Modi on tenure record
NDTV Profit··11 Jun
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Narendra Modi after he became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Netanyahu called Modi a dear friend, while Trump described him as a great leader and a strong, healthy and wise man.
Prism
What It Means For You
- International praise for a domestic political milestone reinforces Modi's global leadership image.
- India's ties with the US and Israel are shaped by defence, technology, trade and strategic interests beyond personal greetings.
- Such messages can become part of domestic political messaging about India's global standing.
What's Happening
- Trump and Netanyahu congratulated Modi after his longest-serving elected Prime Minister milestone.
- Modi replied to Netanyahu by emphasising India-Israel friendship.
- The messages came amid wider NDA celebrations of Modi's 12-year tenure.
Personal Diplomacy
- Modern diplomacy often uses public leader-to-leader messages to signal warmth and continuity.
- India has deepened strategic cooperation with Israel and the US across defence, technology and security.
- Personal rapport can help communication, but policy outcomes depend on national interests and institutional negotiations.
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