The President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy as the culmination of years of dedicated effort. The two leaders decided to upgrade India-Italy relations to a Special Strategic Partnership during the visit. Meloni emphasized the strengthening ties between Italy and India, expressing optimism about their potential.
Prime Minister Modi praised the commitment of Prime Minister Meloni in enhancing the friendship between India and Italy. The leaders discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in various sectors such as trade, space, and technology. They highlighted the importance of the newly established Special Strategic Partnership in deepening the relationship between the two nations.
Both Prime Ministers engaged in extensive discussions covering various aspects of the India-Italy partnership. They reviewed progress under the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 and agreed to expand collaboration in trade, investment, defence, science, technology, and more. The leaders also expressed satisfaction with the advancement of defence cooperation and signed agreements for collaboration in defence product development.
The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to combat terrorism and agreed to continue cooperation at bilateral and multilateral levels. They acknowledged the successful implementation of initiatives to counter terrorism financing. The visit underscored the shared commitment of India and Italy to strengthen their partnership across multiple domains.
