German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Congratulates PM Modi on Becoming India's Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister in India's history.

Taking to social media, Chancellor Merz praised Modi's achievement and highlighted the growing strategic partnership between India and Germany. In his message, Merz said:

"Congratulations to Narendra Modi for being the longest serving democratically elected Prime Minister of India. Looking forward to further strengthening the strategic partnership between our countries and welcoming you to Germany for the next intergovernmental consultations."

Congratulations to @narendramodi for being the longest serving democratically elected Prime Minister of India. Looking forward to further strengthening the strategic partnership between our countries and welcoming you to Germany for the next intergovernmental consultations. pic.twitter.com/bcE6hx7RYX

— Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (@bundeskanzler) June 10, 2026

The congratulatory message comes as Prime Minister Modi surpassed a historic milestone in Indian politics, becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister with an uninterrupted tenure. The achievement has drawn praise and recognition from leaders across the world.

India and Germany share strong bilateral relations across trade, technology, renewable energy, manufacturing, defense cooperation, and strategic partnerships. Chancellor Merz's remarks underline Berlin's commitment to deepening ties with New Delhi in the coming years.

The upcoming India-Germany intergovernmental consultations are expected to further strengthen cooperation between the two nations in key sectors including innovation, green energy, digital transformation, and economic development.

Prime Minister Modi's milestone marks another significant chapter in India's political history while reinforcing the country's growing influence on the global stage.