Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Antonio Tajani, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
PM Modi appreciated the proactive measures taken by both sides to implement the Joint Strategic Action Plan Italy–India 2025–2029 across key sectors such as trade, investments, research, innovation, defense, space, connectivity, counter-terrorism, education, and interpersonal relations.
He noted that the friendship between India and Italy continues to strengthen, benefiting both peoples and the global community.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar also met the visiting dignitary and reviewed the growing strategic partnership between the two countries.
The leaders discussed cooperation in defence, maritime security, and space. Regional issues, including developments in the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, and the Ukraine conflict, were also discussed.
Jaishankar, in his opening remarks, thanked Italy for its solidarity following last month’s terror incident in New Delhi and highlighted the recent India–Italy initiative to counter terror financing announced at the G20 summit.