Rome/New Delhi, Sep 4: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has reached a historic milestone, becoming the longest continuously serving prime minister in Italy’s post-war history.
Meloni’s government has now completed 1,413 consecutive days in office, moving past the previous record held by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The achievement is particularly notable in Italy, where governments have traditionally struggled to maintain political stability for long periods.
Meloni, who took office in October 2022 as Italy’s first woman prime minister, has managed to keep her coalition together through nearly four years in power. Her government’s uninterrupted tenure has given her administration a rare degree of continuity in Italian politics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Meloni on the milestone, describing it as a reflection of the trust and confidence placed in her by the Italian people. He also highlighted the close relationship between the two leaders and the growing partnership between India and Italy.
Modi said Meloni’s friendship has contributed to strengthening the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership and expressed confidence that the two countries would continue working together to create new opportunities and build a stronger and more prosperous future.
The milestone adds another significant chapter to Meloni’s political career and highlights the continuity of her government at a time when political stability remains a key issue across Europe.