The Kremlin congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday after he became the longest-serving elected head of government in India's modern history. Moscow also praised the economic achievements under his leadership, stating that hundreds of millions of people had been lifted out of poverty during this period.
According to The Times of India, Narendra Modi has surpassed the record previously held by Jawaharlal Nehru. The Indian leader has served 4,399 days as head of government, one day longer than Nehru, the historical figure of independence and the country's first Prime Minister.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that nearly 250 million people had been lifted out of poverty under Modi's governments. He presented this figure as one of the most significant indicators of the economic transformation India has undergone in the past decade.
Moscow also highlighted India's rise to become one of the world's leading economic powers. According to Peskov, the country boasts one of the fastest rates of growth and development in the world, strengthening its influence on the international stage.
Russian authorities have emphasized the strategic importance of their relations with India. Cooperation between the two countries extends to numerous sectors, including energy, defense, trade, and technology, against a backdrop of shifting global geopolitical balances.
The Kremlin has finally expressed hope that Narendra Modi will continue his efforts to strengthen the Russian-Indian partnership. This statement illustrates Moscow's desire to maintain close ties with New Delhi, considered one of its most important partners on the international stage.
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