PM Modi thanks world leaders, Global South for messages congratulating India’s historic moon landing

Soon after the perfect soft touchdown of the  lunar lander Vikram on Wednesday on the South pole of the moon, an elated Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a busy time responding to the flood of congratulatory messages from leaders across the globe.

Among the first to congratulate India for his historic achievement of being the first to land on the South Pole of the moon was  UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Mohamed said that the moon landing was a significant leap for collective scientific progress.

In response PM Modi said: “I thank HH Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed for his wishes. This milestone is not just India’s pride but a beacon of human endeavour and perseverance. May our efforts in science and space pave the way for a brighter tomorrow for all,” PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Responding  to wishes by EU President, Ursula von der Leyen, PM Modi wrote: “Thank you @vonderleyen for the kind words. India will continue to explore, learn and share for the betterment of all humankind.”
The EU President wrote: “Congratulations to @narendramodi for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3. A historic milestone and proud moment for the Indian people. India has become a true pioneer in space exploration. This Indian success will benefit researchers all over the world.”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday said: “India’s achievement opens new horizons for humanity. This mission is another proof of the power of science and of the great opportunities it offers us to keep promoting scientific progress and research. Congratulations, @narendramodi!”
PM Modi in reply wrote: “Indeed, through the power of science, India is working towards a brighter future for all. Thank you for the wishes @sanchezcastejon.”

Madagascar President on Wednesday wrote on X: “#Chandrayaan3 makes a historic landing on the Moon’s south pole! I would like to congratulate #India for such an incredible and emulating achievement. This success belongs to all of humanity, thank you @NarendraModi for your inspiring words and leadership. #IndiaOnTheMoon #BRICS.”
PM Modi in response wrote: “Grateful for your wonderful words, President @SE_Rajoelina. India’s strides in space will truly benefit humanity in the times to come.”

PM Modi personally thanked Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who had been invited to the BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

In a string of tweets, the  Prime Minister also thanked South Asian leaders  including Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering and Prime Minister of Maldives Ibrahim Solih.

The Nepalese PM had described the Chandrayan-3 mission as “ a historic achievement in science and space technology”.

Prime Minister Solih had described India’s achievement from the perspective of  “a fellow South Asian nation,” which as proud of this historic feat.

Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said his country rejoiced the successful landing of the auspicious Chandrayaan-3.

Earlier on Wednesday, PM Modi while referring to the Chandrayaan-3 mission, said the enthusiasm of our diaspora in South Africa for India’s achievements in the space sector is truly gladdening.
“Feeling the fervour all the way from Johannesburg for Chandrayaan-3!
The enthusiasm of our diaspora in South Africa for India’s achievements in the space sector is truly gladdening,” PM Modi tweeted on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister also shared pictures of him greeting the members of the Indian diaspora who were gathered in a Johannesburg hotel on Wednesday.
Chandryaan-3 on Wednesday successfully performed a soft landing on the moon.

Earlier on Wednesday, PM Modi while referring to the Chandrayaan-3 mission, said the enthusiasm of our diaspora in South Africa for India’s achievements in the space sector is truly gladdening.
“Feeling the fervour all the way from Johannesburg for Chandrayaan-3!
The enthusiasm of our diaspora in South Africa for India’s achievements in the space sector is truly gladdening,” PM Modi tweeted on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister also shared pictures of him greeting the members of the Indian diaspora who were gathered in a Johannesburg hotel on Wednesday.
Chandryaan-3 on Wednesday successfully performed a soft landing on the moon.

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