'Melodi' moment in Rome: Italy PM Meloni welcomes 'friend' PM Modi with selfie and a warm message
Giorgia Meloni welcomed Narendra Modi to Rome for a strategic partnership meeting. The visit marks a key diplomatic engagement as India and Italy aim to strengthen their relationship, with discussions focusing on trade, investment, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Both leaders are expected to adopt a joint declaration deepening the strategic partnership, including annual summit-level meetings and a target of reaching 20 billion euros in bilateral trade by 2029. Modi will also meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and visit the headquarters of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
20 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi met with Italian President Mattarella in Rome, following his participation in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit.
— The Dawn
Modi and Meloni met in Rome to discuss trade goals and strengthen their partnership in areas like design and manufacturing.
31 MAY 2026
— The Tribune
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned her staff that 2026 will be significantly worse than 2025 due to economic challenges.
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