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Giorgia Meloni reiterated Italy's strong backing for concluding a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement at the earliest and for ensuring the success of the AI Impact Summit, which India will host in 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni in New Delhi in March, 2023. (PTI Photo)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Sep 10, 2025 19:42 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, stressing the shared interest to bring an early and peaceful end to the Ukraine conflict. The leaders also discussed ways to deepen the India-Italy strategic partnership across defence, security, space, science and technology, education, and counter-terrorism.
On X, PM Modi wrote, "Had an excellent conversation with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. We reaffirmed our joint commitment to deepen India-Italy Strategic Partnership, and shared interest in bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine."
"Thanked PM Meloni for Italy’s proactive support for concluding a mutually beneficial India-EU trade agreement and promoting connectivity through the IMEEEC initiative," he added.
According to the official statement, both leaders reviewed and positively assessed developments in bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29.
The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Both stressed the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, with PM Modi reiterating India’s full support for efforts in this direction.
ITALY BACKS INDIA-EU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Italy's Prime Minister Meloni reiterated Italy’s strong backing for concluding a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement at the earliest and for ensuring the success of the AI Impact Summit, which India will host in 2026.
The conversation also focused on promoting connectivity under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEEC) initiative. Both leaders agreed to maintain close contact and continue working together to strengthen cooperation across sectors.
PM Modi last met Meloni in June during his visit to Canada for the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis. At that meeting, he stressed on the growing friendship between India and Italy.
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Published By:
Satyam Singh
Published On:
Sep 10, 2025
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