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'Welcome to Rome, My Friend': Italian PM Meloni Extends Heartfelt Welcome to PM Modi in Italy
Modi will review a cooperation plan covering trade, defence and clean energy as India-Italy trade reached $16.77 billion in 2025, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome for the final leg of his five-nation tour, where he will meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation.
- Strong momentum in India-Italy relations drives the visit, as both nations advance the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029; bilateral trade reached USD 16.77 billion in 2025, with cumulative FDI of USD 3.66 billion.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni greeted Modi upon arrival, writing "Welcome to Rome, my friend!" on social media, while the Prime Minister witnessed cultural performances and interacted with members of the Indian community.
- The Prime Minister will visit the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation headquarters to reinforce India's commitment to global food security, with discussions prioritizing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
- This visit concludes a five-nation tour spanning Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates. Modi stated, "The visit is set to add new momentum to the India-Italy partnership.
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The meeting in Rome with the Indian Prime Minister strengthens the strategic partnership between us and New Delhi.A meeting between two leaders but also between two friends: today in Rome the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, is expected first at the Quirinale, at 10 am for an interview with the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, and then at Villa Pamphilj, at 11.30, where he will see the President of the Council Giorgia Meloni. …
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