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Mark Zuckerberg says Modi's birthday wish 'a great surprise'

Written by : TNM

In an iconic exchange of messages, Narendra Modi’s birthday message to Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg attracted international attention.On Thursday, PM Modi took to Facebook to wish Mark on his 31st birthday. In the birthday message, Modi recalled their meeting a few months ago and said that Mark is “an inspiration for the world”.“Mark, I wish you a very Happy Birthday! Your innovative zeal has left a deep impact on society and you remain an inspiration for the world. I warmly recall our meeting a few months ago.  I pray that you are blessed with a long life filled with good health,” Modi wrote.An evidently excited Mark, in his reply, returned Modi’s ‘kind words,’ by praising the PM’s leadership.“Prime Minister Modi, thank you for your kind words! Your leadership and support for our efforts to connect India inspires all of us at Facebook, and I really enjoyed our conversation. A lot of people wished me happy birthday today, but your message was a great surprise since I know how busy you are. I look forward to our next meeting!” Mark, I wish you a very Happy Birthday! Your innovative zeal has left a deep impact on society and you remain an... Posted by Narendra Modi on Wednesday, 13 May 2015 

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