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During a joint press statement with the Prime Minister of Italy, the Indian Prime Minister expressed gratitude and highlighted the deepening of bilateral relations. Both leaders reaffirmed commitments in trade, defense, technology, and cultural exchanges, with a focus on implementing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and establishing a Special Strategic
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Sergio Mattarella of Italy at the Quirinale Palace in Rome. The talks stressed strengthening bilateral relations, covering areas such as trade, technology, and security. The leaders expressed hopes for the early signing of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and discussed global issues, including
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India and Italy have reached a significant stage in their relationship, as noted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a joint op-ed detailing their Special Strategic Partnership centered on innovation and shared democratic values. Source: Original Link
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During the 9th India-Italy Foreign Office Consultations held on March 20, 2026, in New Delhi, both nations reviewed bilateral partnerships across various sectors such as trade, technology, and defense. These discussions occurred following significant meetings between Indian and Italian leaders at recent international summits. The dialogue also focused on global
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On December 10, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, in New Delhi. The meeting focused on the Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, addressing sectors such as trade, defence, and innovation. Modi lauded the collaborative efforts enhancing bilateral ties, emphasizing
G20 Summit
During the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. They discussed cooperation on counter-terrorism, adopting the 'India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism'. The leaders reviewed their Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, defense, and technology, and expressed
INS Tamal
INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, visited Naples, Italy from 13-16 August 2025, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between India and Italy, which were elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2023. The frigate participated in a Passage Exercise with the Italian Navy and engaged in various
INS Tamal
INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived in Naples, Italy, on August 13, 2025, during its return to India after commissioning in Russia. This visit highlights the strengthening of India-Italy relations, elevated to a 'Strategic Partnership' in 2023, focusing on defense, energy, and technology
India-Italy Relations
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, held a high-level meeting with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani in Brescia, focusing on strengthening economic ties between India and Italy. The meeting, part of the 22nd session of the India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation, emphasized collaboration in sectors
Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal has commenced a two-day official visit to Italy from June 4-5, 2025, to enhance bilateral economic cooperation. He will co-chair the 22nd Session of the India–Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) and lead an Indian business delegation at the India–