During a recent visit, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar presented the Italian edition of his book 'Why Bharat Matters' to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The meeting highlighted the strong bilateral relations between India and Italy, with both leaders condemning terrorism and pledging to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts, especially following the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. They welcomed the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on law enforcement cooperation and discussed further agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance.

Jaishankar and Tajani also emphasized the importance of maritime security, agreeing to launch a Dialogue on Maritime Security to improve coordination and information sharing. In the realm of innovation and technology, the leaders announced the creation of INNOVIT India, an innovation hub aimed at fostering collaboration in various sectors, including fintech and renewable energy. They reaffirmed their commitment to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), recognizing its potential to enhance global trade and connectivity.