India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership

Narendra Modi>>> concluded his visit to Italy>>>, elevating the bilateral relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership with Giorgia Meloni>>>. The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation across various sectors including trade, investment, defense, science and technology, research, innovation, space, energy, AI, critical technologies, education, culture, and people-to-people ties. Several MoUs were signed, and a target of Euro 20 billion in bilateral trade by 2029 was set. Discussions also covered global challenges like the situation in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The partnership emphasizes combining Italy>>>'s design and manufacturing excellence with India>>>'s rapid economic growth and innovation ecosystem, particularly in areas like AI, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing. Both nations committed to working together on the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor>>> and strengthening cooperation in defense, security, and strategic technologies. Narendra Modi>>> also met with Sergio Mattarella>>> to discuss bilateral ties and collaboration in AI, critical minerals, space, and nuclear energy. The visit underscored a shared vision for prosperity and security in the 21st century, rooted in democratic values and a common future.