PM Modi reaches Rome after Nordic Summit, bilateral talks with Italy PM Giorgia Meloni high on agenda

Key points

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome on Tuesday (local time) as part of the final leg of his five-nation diplomatic tour, aimed at strengthening India’s strategic and economic partnerships across Europe and the Gulf region.
• During his visit to Italy, PM Modi is scheduled to meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella and hold bilateral talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
• The Prime Minister will also participate in a series of diplomatic engagements before departing for India on Wednesday.
• The visit comes as India and Italy continue to deepen ties under the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, which focuses on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, defence, clean energy, innovation and technology.
• India-Italy ties gain momentum India and Italy have seen growing engagement in recent years across several sectors.