PM Modi and Meloni Plant Black Mulberry Sapling in Rome to Strengthen India-Italy Relations
Watch: PM Modi plants black mulberry sapling with Meloni in Rome in symbol of India-Italy ties
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During his European tour, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a Black Mulberry sapling in Rome, symbolizing the deepening ties between India and Italy. This event is part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and reflects the countries' commitment to elevate their relationship to a special strategic partnership.
- 01The Black Mulberry, known as 'Krishna Toot' in India, symbolizes cultural and historical connections between the two nations.
- 02India and Italy aim to boost bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029 under the new special strategic partnership.
- 03The partnership includes a Foreign Minister-level mechanism to review the Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025-2029.
- 04Key areas of collaboration will include defence, artificial intelligence, clean energy, and cyber security.
- 05PM Modi praised Meloni's leadership, emphasizing the importance of their partnership amid global changes.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a Black Mulberry sapling in Rome, symbolizing the strengthening of India-Italy relations during Modi's five-nation European tour. The Black Mulberry, known as Krishna Toot in India, is significant for its culinary and medicinal properties, linking the two nations culturally. This event is part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable development. Following their discussions, both leaders agreed to elevate their ties to a special strategic partnership, with a target to increase bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029. They also established a Foreign Minister-level mechanism to regularly review the Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025–2029, focusing on cooperation in defence, artificial intelligence, clean energy, and cyber security. PM Modi commended Meloni's leadership, noting the partnership's growing importance in the context of global changes.
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The new strategic partnership is expected to enhance economic cooperation and trade between India and Italy, benefiting businesses and industries in both countries.
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