PM Modi Celebrates Italian Painter's Tribute to Varanasi During Rome Visit
PM Modi lauds Italian painter's Varanasi tribute during Rome visit
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During his official visit to Rome, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Italian painter Giampaolo Tomassetti for his artistic tribute to Varanasi, a city significant in Indian culture. Modi also engaged with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, discussing ways to strengthen India-Italy relations, which are bolstered by a Joint Strategic Action Plan for cooperation in various sectors.
- 01Giampaolo Tomassetti has dedicated over 40 years to capturing Indian culture through art, including 23 large paintings on the Mahabharata.
- 02PM Modi's visit to Italy is part of a five-nation tour, emphasizing the importance of international diplomacy.
- 03The trade between India and Italy reached USD 16.77 billion in 2025, highlighting strong economic ties.
- 04The cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Italy to India stands at USD 3.66 billion from April 2000 to September 2025.
- 05PM Modi expressed gratitude to the Indian diaspora in Italy for their warm welcome and commitment to enhancing bilateral relations.
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During his recent visit to Rome, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Italian painter Giampaolo Tomassetti for his artistic tribute to Varanasi, a city revered in Indian culture. Tomassetti's dedication to Indian heritage spans over four decades, during which he has illustrated numerous works related to Vedic culture and created 23 large paintings inspired by the Mahabharata. Modi shared his admiration on social media, emphasizing the cultural connection between India and Italy.
In addition to this cultural exchange, PM Modi met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for dinner and a visit to the historic Colosseum, where they discussed enhancing the India-Italy partnership. Modi expressed his appreciation for the Indian community in Italy, acknowledging their role in fostering bilateral ties. The visit aligns with the ongoing momentum in India-Italy relations, driven by the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, which aims to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, defense, and clean energy, among other areas. With trade reaching USD 16.77 billion in 2025 and cumulative FDI of USD 3.66 billion, the partnership continues to grow.
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The visit and the appreciation for Indian culture by a prominent Italian artist could enhance cultural exchanges and tourism between the two countries.
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