According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the leaders reviewed and positively assessed developments in the bilateral Strategic Partnership across sectors such as investment, defence, security, space, science & technology, education, people-to-people ties, and counter-terrorism
PMs Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni. File pic
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi held a conversation with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to strengthen the India-Italy Strategic Partnership and cooperate on pressing global challenges, including the conflict in Ukraine.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Had an excellent conversation with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. We reaffirmed our joint commitment to deepen India-Italy Strategic Partnership, and shared interest in bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine."
"Thanked PM Meloni for Italy's proactive support for concluding a mutually beneficial India-EU trade agreement and promoting connectivity through the IMEEEC initiative," he added.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the leaders reviewed and positively assessed developments in the bilateral Strategic Partnership across sectors such as investment, defence, security, space, science & technology, education, people-to-people ties, and counter-terrorism, ANI reported.
Further, MEA noted that "both leaders reaffirmed their commitment towards further deepening of the Partnership, in line with the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29."
They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and agreed on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, reported ANI. PM Modi reiterated India's full support for efforts in this direction.
PM Meloni reiterated Italy's strong support for the conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement at the earliest and for the success of the AI Impact Summit to be hosted by India in 2026, ANI reported. The leaders also agreed on taking steps to promote connectivity under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEEC) initiative, MEA stated.
The leaders agreed to remain in touch.
PM Modi and Meloni had recently met on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, in June. During the meeting, PM Modi expressed his optimism about the growing friendship between India and Italy, stating that the bilateral relationship would continue to strengthen and bring mutual benefits to both nations.
A video showed PM Modi greeting Meloni with a handshake and engaging in a brief conversation during the summit.
The camaraderie between Modi and Meloni has been making waves on social media, with their interactions sparking the trending hashtag #Melodi.
The two leaders have showcased their friendly rapport in videos and selfies, including one taken during the COP28 summit in Dubai, where Meloni captioned the photo, "Good friends at COP28, #Melodi."
(With ANI inputs)
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