New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his leadership and commitment to building a self-reliant India.

"Join the nation in conveying best wishes to Prime Minister @narendramodi ji on his birthday. His transformative leadership and firm resolve to build an Atmanirbhar, Sammridh and #ViksitBharat serve as an inspiration. Wish him good health and many more years in the service of the nation," Mr. Jaishankar posted on X.

Among those who wished the Prime Minister inclueded US President Donald Trump who through a phone call expressed gratitude for India's support on ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In a post on his social ...