PM Abiy Congratulates Modi on Historic Leadership Milestone

ADDIS ABABA, June 10, 2026 (ENA) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has congratulated his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on becoming India's longest-serving prime minister, praising his leadership, economic achievements, and advocacy for the Global South.

In a message shared on his X page, Prime Minister Abiy congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the historic milestone of leading India through three consecutive democratic mandates and becoming the country's longest-serving prime minister.

Describing Modi as his "elder brother and dear friend," the Premier stated that the Indian leader has earned the sustained trust of the world's largest and most vibrant democracy through visionary and determined leadership.

The PM further noted that Modi's governance has helped lift millions of people out of poverty and has enabled the rollout of digital public infrastructure on an unprecedented scale.

He also commended India's rapid economic progress, attributing it to extensive infrastructure development and sustained policy implementation under Modi's leadership.

Prime Minister Abiy further praised Modi as "a strong and sustained voice of the Global South," recognizing his role in advancing the interests and concerns of developing nations on the global stage.