India and Italy strengthen ties as Modi visits Meloni in Rome

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rome, where he met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella. The two leaders discussed defense cooperation, innovation, counter-terror financing, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Modi and Meloni shared a warm personal rapport, including a car ride, dinner, a visit to the Colosseum, and an exchange of gifts—Modi gave Meloni a special gift called 'Melody' toffee, and they took selfies together.

Both leaders emphasized that India and Italy are 'closer than ever,' with Meloni describing their friendship as sincere and based on mutual trust. The meetings also covered strategic areas like artificial intelligence and space, signaling a deepening partnership between the two countries.