Addressing a joint press statement after the high-level discussions, Prime Minister Modi said that both leaders held extensive deliberations on advancing India-Italy relations. He stated that the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 would provide a practical and forward-looking framework for bilateral cooperation, reflecting the shared commitment of both nations to deepen their partnership in key sectors.
Prior to the bilateral talks with Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Modi met Italian President Sergio Mattarella. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed multiple dimensions of the longstanding friendship between India and Italy, with particular focus on trade, investment, and cultural ties. They also explored opportunities for collaboration in strategically important areas, including artificial intelligence, critical minerals, space exploration, and nuclear energy.
The discussions underscored the growing convergence between the two countries in addressing future-oriented sectors that are expected to play a crucial role in global economic and technological development. Both sides emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in innovation-driven industries and strengthening institutional frameworks to support long-term collaboration.
Prime Minister Modi was accompanied during the bilateral meeting by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, and other senior diplomatic officials.
The elevation of India-Italy relations to a Special Strategic Partnership signals a major diplomatic milestone and highlights the determination of both nations to build a stronger and more comprehensive alliance. With a structured action plan extending through 2029, India and Italy are poised to significantly expand cooperation in economic, technological, and strategic domains, reinforcing their roles as key partners in an increasingly interconnected world.
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