'Eternal cities': PM Modi finds 'sambandh' between Rome & Kashi in Italy address - watch

Published on 5/20/2026, 12:14:02 PM

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PM Modi, counterpart Meloni at Colosseum NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew a cultural and spiritual connection between Rome and Varanasi during his address in Italy, calling both “eternal cities”.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni on stage on Wednesday, PM Modi noted that when two "civilisations" come together, decisions surpass any particluar agenda."I express my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Meloni for the grand welcome of me and my delegation.
Rome is known in the world as the 'Eternal City'.
In India, my Lok Sabha constituency, Kashi, is also considered an ancient and eternal city.
When two civilisations come together, the discussion is not limited only to an agenda," he said."It reflects the depth of history, the vision of the future, and the ease of friendship all together.

Quick context: PM Modi, counterpart Meloni at Colosseum NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew a cultural and spiritual connection between Rome and Varanasi during his address in Italy, calling both “eternal cities”.

Published May 20, 2026.

📌 Source: Times of India

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