PM Modi Visits Rome to Enhance India-Italy Relations
PM Modi lands in Rome to bolster India-Italy cooperation, meet leaders
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome, Italy, to strengthen bilateral cooperation and discuss the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) with Italian leaders. His agenda includes meetings with President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, as well as a visit to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters.
- 01PM Modi's visit aims to enhance the India-Italy Strategic Partnership, focusing on the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029.
- 02India-Italy trade reached $16.77 billion in 2025, with $3.66 billion in cumulative foreign direct investment since April 2000.
- 03The Prime Minister was welcomed by Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani at the Rome airport.
- 04The visit underscores India's commitment to multilateralism and global food security through its engagement with the FAO.
- 05PM Modi's five-nation tour includes stops in Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Rome, Italy, on Tuesday to enhance cooperation between India and Italy as part of his five-nation tour. The visit is set to focus on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and includes discussions with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Modi emphasized the importance of the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, which aims to deepen bilateral ties across various sectors including trade, defense, clean energy, and technology. The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the longstanding partnership between the two nations, noting that trade reached $16.77 billion in 2025, alongside $3.66 billion in foreign direct investment since 2000. Modi's agenda also includes a visit to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters to reinforce India's commitment to global food security and multilateralism. This visit follows Modi's earlier stops in Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates.
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The strengthening of India-Italy relations could lead to increased trade and investment opportunities, benefiting both economies.
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