Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the second-longest-serving Prime Minister of India in consecutive terms. Modi reached this milestone after completing 4,078 consecutive days in office, surpassing the record previously held by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

The congratulatory message was delivered during Modi's two-day visit to the Maldives, where he was the guest of honor at the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Maldivian independence. Muizzu praised Modi's leadership at an official banquet held in the Prime Minister's honor. He noted that this achievement demonstrates Modi's unwavering commitment to public service and dedication to the progress and prosperity of the Indian people.

Modi is the first non-Congress Prime Minister to achieve this milestone. He is also the first Prime Minister born after India's independence and the longest-serving Prime Minister from a non-Hindi speaking state. Modi took office as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, and has served continuously since then. Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister for 11 years and 59 days in consecutive terms, from January 24, 1966, to March 24, 1977. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, holds the record for the longest consecutive term, serving for 16 years and 286 days.

Modi's visit to the Maldives is considered an important event in strengthening relations between the two countries. During the visit, both leaders engaged in discussions to enhance economic cooperation and promote regional stability and prosperity. Several agreements were announced to boost cooperation in areas such as trade, agriculture, health, and social welfare. One key agreement was the introduction of a Local Currency Settlement System (LCSS), which will allow trade to be conducted directly in Rufiyaa and Rupee, reducing dependence on foreign currencies and enhancing economic resilience.

The LCSS will enable exporters and importers to invoice and pay in their respective domestic currencies, optimizing transaction costs and settlement time, and is expected to promote investments and remittances between the two nations.

During Modi's arrival at Velana International Airport, President Muizzu, along with senior ministers, including the Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Finance Minister, and Minister of Homeland Security, personally welcomed him. India was among the first nations to recognize the Maldives' independence in 1965. This visit is seen as an opportunity to reaffirm bilateral cooperation in areas including maritime security, regional stability, infrastructure development, and cultural exchange.