Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM. PM Modi achieved this milestone by completing 12 years in office, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru’s record with 4,399 days in power. Meloni expressed willingness to collaborate with PM Modi to create new opportunities for their nations.
During PM Modi’s recent visit to Italy, both leaders decided to elevate bilateral ties to a Special Strategic Partnership level. They discussed enhancing cooperation in various sectors such as trade, defense, science, technology, energy, and culture. The leaders also welcomed the progress in defense collaboration and signed agreements for joint development of defense products.
PM Modi presented a unique gift, a “Melody” toffee packet, to Meloni during their meeting in Rome. This gesture, symbolizing their friendly rapport, sparked the viral trend of “#Melodi” online, showcasing the warm interactions between the two leaders and strengthening India-Italy relations.
