As PM Modi turns 70, international leaders pen letters, send warm wishes, laud ties

International leaders from across globe took opportunity to wish PM Modi on occasion of his 70th Birthday on Thursday. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin were among those to convey ir best wishes to PM Narendra Modi. Several Indian leaders also congratulated PM Modi on his birthday.

German Chancellor congratulates PM Modi

Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel wrote to Narendra Modi to wish him on his 70th Birthday. She took opportunity to thank PM for 'trustful and constructive' bilateral cooperation built over years. Angela Merkel expressed desire to work with India in battle against COVID-19 while wishing PM Modi success, health and happiness. 

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Vladimir Putin Wishes PM Modi

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Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated PM Narendra Modi while hailing his 'personal contribution' to stong relationship between two countries. He also praised PM for his leadership skills and changes he brought in country. Russian President also said that he wishes to 'work closely' with PM Modi on issues of  'bilateral and international nda'. Russian Ambassador to India, Nikolay Kudashev also wished Narendra Modi on his 70th Birthday on Thursday.

Nepal PM extends Birthday Wishes

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Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli took to Twitter to extend his warm wishes on occasion of Narendra Modi's Birthday. KP Sharma wished PM 'good health and happiness' on turning 70. "We will continue working closely toger to furr strengn relations between our two countries," read his tweet. 

Finnish PM wishes PM Modi

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin wrote to Narendra Modi to convey her best wishes on his 70th Birthday while talking about 'potential to deepen bilateral relations'. Marin also spoke about need for international cooperation amid COVID-19 pandemic. She furr pointed out that India and Finland recently celebrated '70 years of diplomatic relations' while recalling India-EU Summit held in July 2020.

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