Rome, May 20 (IANS) The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Italy marks the pinnacle of a journey that has been built with steadfastness and determination over years, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni stated on Wednesday. During the visit, the two leaders decided to elevate India-Italy relations to the level of a Special Strategic Partnership.”The visit of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, marks the pinnacle of a journey that we have bui…
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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…
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…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presented a painting of Varanasi’s ghats to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Italy. Tomassetti has engaged with Indian culture for over 40 years, starting with Vedic book illustrations in the 1980s and later creating 23 large-scale paintings of the Mahabharata.In the photo of the meeting shared in a post on X, the Prime Minister was standing with Tomassetti beside the large, colourful artwork depicting the sacred Ganges rive…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Colosseum in Rome, along with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni. The Colosseum is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, situated in the historic centre of Rome. It was completed in 80 AD under the Flavian dynasty. This iconic elliptical structure, made of stone and concrete, could accommodate up to 80,000 spectators who came to watch gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.Italian PM Giorgia Meloni warmly welcomed Prim…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a dinner hosted by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. He also shared a few pictures on social media ‘X’ and said he is looking forward to their talks, during which they will continue discussing how to strengthen India-Italy friendship. PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Meloni over dinner followed by a visit to the iconic Colosseum. We exchanged perspectives on a wide …
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratefulness to the Indian community in Italy for the warm welcome in Rome. PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “I am very grateful to the Indian community in Italy for the warm welcome in Rome last evening. Their deep affection for India and commitment towards strengthening India-Italy ties are truly commendable. The Indian diaspora continues to make our nation proud across the world.”Prime Minister Modi also at…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warmly welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Italy as he arrived in Rome on Tuesday night on the final leg of his five-nation tour. Extending a personal greeting to the Indian Prime Minister, Meloni posted on X: “Welcome to Rome, my friend!”, underlining the close rapport between the two leaders.PM Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Meloni and meet President Sergio Mattarella. PM Modi also shared details …
Rome, May 19 (IANS) Security planning has already been implemented for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Rome. It will be a busy stay with institutional engagements with the highest state authorities and, according to Adnkronos, the police have implemented a “specific security system” that takes into account the “geography and character of the locations” for “each stop”.PM Modi is scheduled to arrive in the capital this evening.Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will welcome him a…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) India and Italy held the 9th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on Friday, discussing entire gamut of bilateral cooperation as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest. The officials of India and Italy expressed happiness on growing strategic partnership between India and the European Union (EU) and welcomed the conclusion of landmark India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations, the signing of Security and Defence Partnership and the Comprehens…