Modi and Meloni outline road map for India-Italy strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni outlined a new roadmap for cooperation between India and Italy in trade, technology, energy, space, security, and other sectors. The leaders emphasized the growing "Indo-Mediterranean" corridor that connects the Indian Ocean to Europe and highlighted their commitment to deepen bilateral ties, reaching a €20 billion trade target by 2029. The op-ed also focused on collaboration in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, space exploration, defense, and security, with both countries aiming to leverage each other's strengths for inclusive development. The leaders stressed the importance of responsible AI development and its role in shaping a trustworthy and equitable digital space.