Rome, May 20 (IANS) Highlighting the strategic geographic positioning of Italy and India across the Mediterranean and the Indo-Pacific respectively, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday underscored the importance of deepening connectivity, especially through major initiatives like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which was launched during the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023. Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Melon…
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Rome, May 20 (IANS) Announcing the elevation of India-Italy ties to a ‘Special Strategic Partnership’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 provides a practical and forward-looking framework for enhancing bilateral ties. Addressing a joint press meet with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni following their talks in Rome on Wednesday, PM Modi stated that the bilateral trade between India and Italy is progressing towards the targe…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday after the latter criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy in a snide social media post on X. “Why does Rahul Gandhi hate India and everything made in India so much?” Piyush Goyal quipped.”India has today become the world’s Trusted Destination through ‘Made in India’ and ‘Local Goes Global’, but the Congress sees a problem in every Indian achievement,” the Union …
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India’s toffee exports have witnessed a sharp rise of nearly 166 per cent since 2013-14.Sharing export figures on social media platform X, the minister said exports of toffees, caramels and similar sweets increased from Rs 49.68 crore in FY2013-14 to Rs 132 crore in FY2025-26.“India’s TOFFEE TALE would surely be melody to the ears! Exports have grown nearly 166 per cent since 2013-14,” Goyal wrote …
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy drew reactions from leaders across the political spectrum on Wednesday, with politicians highlighting the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, addressing global conflicts, and focussing on India’s economic interests.Speaking to IANS, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP, Sasmit Patra said India and Italy share common democratic and cultural values, making the visit significant at a time of global instability.Patra said, “In Italy,…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome in Rome on Wednesday as he held delegation-level talks with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at Villa Pamphili, discussing expanding bilateral partnership between both countries and exchanging views on the current geopolitical issues. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other officials were present during the meeting.Prior to the meeting, the two leaders warmly greete…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, on Wednesday said that India and Italy can effectively address common global challenges by building upon the deep strategic partnership and longstanding cultural ties while placing people at the centre of a future-oriented bilateral relationship. Prime Minister Modi shared that he has penned a joint op-ed with Giorgia Meloni, detailing how the bilateral relations between India and Italy have reached a d…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Wednesday with both leaders discussing expanding ties across various sectors, including trade, technology, innovation, clean energy, Artificial Intelligence and culture. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other officials were also present during the meeting.Prior to the meeting, PM Modi and President Ma…
United Nations, May 20 (IANS) India has criticised the record-keeping of the negotiations for Security Council reforms, pointing out that the document from the last meeting obfuscated the extent of support for expansion of permanent and non-permanent membership.Most UN members support the expansion in both categories, but “characterising this support as merely ‘significant’ does not accurately reflect the views of the majority”, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said on Tuesday.H…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) A vibrant painting of the ghats of Varanasi became a symbol of cultural friendship between India and Italy when renowned Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presented his artwork to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Rome. The artist described the painting as a ‘bridge’ connecting the vision of an Italian artist with the colourful spirit of India. Speaking to IANS, Tomassetti shared details of his interaction with Prime Minister Modi, saying the Indian leader ap…