PM Modi on Wednesday called on Italian President Sergio Mattarella and the two leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including trade, investment and cultural linkages

PM Modi said they discussed how the two countries can collaborate in areas such as AI, critical minerals and space

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar was also present during the bilateral meeting with PM Modi in Italy

PM Modi met his Italian counterpart over dinner shortly after arriving in Rome on Tuesday, on the last leg of his five-nation visit. The two leaders undertook a visit to the iconic Colosseum and discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation

The leaders said that the bilateral ties had entered a "decisive stage," evolving from a cordial friendship into a partnership rooted in "the values of freedom and democracy, and a common vision for the future

India-Italy partnership strengthens through Indo-Mediterranean corridor for trade, energy, technology and strategic connectivity