Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced the elevation of India-Italy ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership” after holding bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome.
“India and Italy are elevating ties to a Special Strategic Partnership. India-Italy relations are now capable of realising their fullest potential,” PM Modi said.
He also announced the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, saying it would provideย a practical and futuristic structure to theirย partnership.
“We are moving forward on this in a time-bound manner. Trade between our countries is moving towards the 20 billion euros target. Over 400 Italian companies in India are contributing to India’s growth story,” PM Modi said.
India-Italy are now closer than ever: Meloni
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni too reiterated that India and Italy have elevated their ties to a special strategic partnership, calling it the highest level ever reached between the two countries. She said the relationship is now closer than ever and capable of realising its full potential.
Meloni credited the progress in bilateral ties to her seven meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past three and a half years, saying the two leaders have developed an honest friendship built on mutual respect and trust. She also praised PM Modiโs vision, pragmatism and leadership, noting his continued popularity among Indian citizens after years in office.
According to Meloni, their personal rapport has played a key role in enabling both nations to work together swiftly and effectively.
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