‘Parishram Hi Safalta Ki Kunji Hai’: Meloni Uses Hindi Proverb To Describe India-Italy Ties

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• ‘Parishram Hi Safalta Ki Kunji Hai’: Meloni Uses Hindi Proverb To Describe India-Italy Ties Published By, Last Updated: May 20, 2026, 17:53 IST The remark comes days after Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir also used the Hindi word “sambandh” — meaning relationship or connection — while speaking alongside Modi.
• Rapid Read Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during joint press statements, in Rome, Italy.
• (IMAGE: PTI) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday quoted a Hindi proverb during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rome as the two countries elevated bilateral ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership".
• Referring to the relationship between India and Italy, Meloni used the Hindi phrase “Parishram Hi Safalta Ki Kunji Hai", which translates to “Hard work is the key to success".
• The remark comes days after Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir also used the Hindi word...