In a major jolt to ‘expansionist’ China, Italy withdrew from Xi Jinping’s ‘ambitious’ Belt and Road initiative. Italy, the only G7 nation to be part of BRI, quit the economic corridor dismissing fears of damaging Italian economy, said govt sources. Italy became part of BRI in 2019 after ignoring warnings from US that it might let China control sensitive technologies. As per Reuters, Italian PM Meloni wanted to withdraw from the deal as it hadn’t brought “significant gains” to Italy. However, China has not reacted after the Italy Government’s move regarding the Belt and Road initiative. Notably, more than 100 countries have signed agreements with China to cooperate on BRI projects since the scheme was launched in 2013. Italy’s move to quit BRI came as Italy is likely to elevate ties with India making several engagements between countries. India and China are at odds on many issues varying from trade to border disputes. Notably, Indian PM Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni during the COP28 Summit in Dubai. The heads of the countries also held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of recently concluded G20 in Delhi in September. Italy and India are among the countries who signed India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor project initiative in Delhi.
07 December,2023 04:41 PM IST | Mumbai
PM Modi recently reacted to the ‘Melodi’ selfie taken by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit. PM Modi, taking to his official X Handle, re-shared the selfie with caption ‘It’s always a delight meeting friends.’ Italian PM Giorgia Meloni posted a selfie with PM Modi on X with remarks, “Good friends at COP28,” followed by hashtag ‘Melodi.’The two world leaders met on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit in the United Arab Emirates. PM Modi and several world leaders arrived at the venue of the COP28 Summit on December 01. Several world leaders, including PM Modi, UK PM Rishi Sunak, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, and the EU President, posed for photographs. The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference is being convened from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai, UAE.
03 December,2023 11:43 AM IST
The COP28 Summit, the world's largest climate conference, commenced in Dubai, UAE, with the arrival of Prime Minister Modi and various global leaders on December 1. A collective photograph featuring leaders like UK PM Rishi Sunak, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, and EU President was captured at the event. The summit aims to unite world leaders in crafting effective strategies to combat the pressing climate crisis. Scheduled from November 30 to December 12, the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference gathers in Dubai to foster actionable solutions toward addressing environmental challenges on a global scale. Watch the full video for more!
01 December,2023 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar while addressing the Joint Session of the Italian Senate's External Affairs and Defence Commission and the EU Affairs Commission in Rome, explained that Italy is the oldest link of India with Europe. Dr S Jaishankar said, “Italy is historically among our oldest links with Europe. In recent years, Italy has also played a very, made a very major contribution to strengthening, cooperation with the European Union, as a whole. We have been in the midst of negotiations since 2021 a set of agreements, the most important of which is a free trade agreement with the European Union. We also have, last year, set up, a trade and technology council, with the European Union. The EU only has 2 of these councils, one with the United States and one with India. The fact that the EU, the US, and India are today coordinating and cooperating very closely on technology matters is something which is very, important to recognize.” “We see very frankly very difficult times ahead, very turbulent times ahead. In the last 5 years the impact, on the global economy, certainly, but even on society of COVID has been very, traumatic. There are still many countries and many societies which have not recovered from it. We have seen, that progress in sustainable development goals, in many countries, has been rolled back, and many more countries today are facing, a financial economic crisis, and debt is a very big problem. Trade has been very challenging. We've had the conflict in Ukraine. In a globalized world, it has affected every part of the world,” he added. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar embarked his official visit to Portugal and Italy from October 31 to November 3.
03 November,2023 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai
Israel’s military pounded northern Gaza and warned it would increase its attacks as country’s war with Hamas entered day 16. Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, PM Netanyahu met with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on October 21 in Tel Aviv. Both leaders discussed the ongoing situation in war-torn Israel condemning the loss of lives. Calling on the Italian PM, PM Netanyahu said the countries had to defeat this barbarism. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni assured Benjamin Netanyahu of Italy’s support for Israel. Since the war began on Oct 07, thousands of people have lost their lives in the deadly conflict. More than 4,385 Gazans and at least 1,400 Israelis have been killed till now, according to Reuters.
22 October,2023 11:30 AM IST
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conveyed her birthday greetings to PM Modi on his 73rd Birthday. Taking to X, the Italian PM Meloni referred to PM Modi as a dear friend dedicated to shaping the future. Earlier this month, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni held talks with PM Modi during her visit to India for the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Summit. Interestingly PM Modi and Giorgia Meloni are among most popular leaders in world, according to US-based Morning Consult. During her India visit, Meloni also held talks with her British Counterpart Rishi Sunak. Notably, the Italian PM during her maiden visit to India in March called PM Modi “the most loved” leader in the world. On PM Modi’s 73rd birthday, warm birthday wishes have been pouring in from across the world.
18 September,2023 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on September 08 arrived in Delhi. Giorgia Meloni landed in the National Capital to attend G20 Leaders’ Summit. She was received by Minister of State for Agriculture Shobha Karandlaje. The G20 Summit 2023 is scheduled to take place on September 9 and 10 in New Delhi. The summit will be organised at ‘state-of-the-art’ Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan.
08 September,2023 01:37 PM IST
The horrifying train collision in Odisha that left more than 250 dead and over 900 injured has sent shockwaves across the world. Condolences for the loss of lives poured in from all around the world. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, UK PM Rishi Sunak and UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly expressed their grief over the accident and extended support to India. The triple-train accident involved Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Coromandel Express and a goods train. Notably, 17 coaches of the two passenger trains were derailed in the horrifying accident. On June 4, the restoration work at the accident site is underway and overturned bogies are being removed.
04 June,2023 11:50 AM IST
G7 leaders have gathered for a summit in Japan. Japan currently holds the G7 presidency. The leaders visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on May 19 to pay tribute to the victims of the Hiroshima nuclear attack by laying wreaths. They also planted a tree. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida welcomed the G7 leaders.
19 May,2023 03:26 PM IST
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Joe Biden joined other G7 leaders in visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park during the 49th G7 Summit in Japan. Hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the summit brings together the seven member countries - Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the United States.
19 May,2023 12:21 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
