PM Modi thanks outpouring of messages across the globe 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.

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UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed congratulates India and PM Modi ji on the success of Chandrayaan-3 today. pic.twitter.com/E0XgZe1CkQ

— حسن سجواني 🇦🇪 Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) August 23, 2023

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).

I thank HH Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed for his wishes. This milestone is not just India’s pride but a beacon of human endeavor and perseverance. May our efforts in science and space pave the way for a brighter tomorrow for all. https://t.co/SYhTPtjL3K

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2023

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.”

Thank you @vonderleyen for the kind words. India will continue to explore, learn and share for the betterment of all humankind. https://t.co/igyP5QbyyN

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2023

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.”

Indeed, through the power of science, India is working towards a brighter future for all. Thank you for the wishes @sanchezcastejon. https://t.co/Xo00njYQcz

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2023

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.”

Grateful for your wonderful words, President @SE_Rajoelina. India’s strides in space will truly benefit humanity in the times to come. https://t.co/BCUFVxSR5u

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2023

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”.

Thank you @cmprachanda for the congratulatory message. https://t.co/axu3nVQCpk

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2023

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

Gratitude for your wishes President @ibusolih. https://t.co/VjltpoY0eq

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2023

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

Thank you @PMBhutan Lotay Tshering for the words of appreciation on Chandrayaan-3. India’s space programme will always do whatever is possible to further global well-being. https://t.co/cpW3vsqlu7

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2023

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.

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. pic.twitter.com/ApPdiQI9Fd

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2023

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