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May 21, 2026 3:02 PM

PM Modi, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni plant Black Mulberry sapling in Rome under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a Black Mulberry sapling in Rome on Wednesday under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, symbolising environmental consciousness and the growing cultural connection between India and Italy. The plantation ceremony took place during PM Modi’s visit to Italy as part of his five-nation diplomatic tour. The Black Mulberry tree, known as “Krishna Toot” in India, holds culinary, medicinal and cultural significanc...

May 21, 2026 11:04 AM

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Thursday morning after successfully concluding a five-nation diplomatic tour covering the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. The overseas visit, which began on May 15 in the UAE and concluded in Italy on May 20, focused on strengthening India’s strategic partnerships, enhancing economic cooperation, securing long-term energy supplies, and expanding collaboration in technology, trade, and innovation with key global...

May 21, 2026 10:22 AM

PM Modi shares outcomes of Italy visit, thanks Giorgia Meloni and people for their friendship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wrapped up his Italy visit, the final stop of his five-nation diplomatic tour focused on deepening India’s strategic, political, and economic engagement with key global partners. During the visit, PM Modi held extensive talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and announced the elevation of India-Italy relations to a “Special Strategic Partnership,” giving fresh momentum to bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. "Concluding a very...

May 20, 2026 2:52 PM

PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni outline vision for stronger India-Italy strategic partnership in joint Op-Ed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday outlined a comprehensive vision to strengthen India-Italy ties, describing the bilateral relationship as a “special strategic partnership” that will help shape the emerging “Indo-Mediterranean” era. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Penned an op-ed with PM Meloni on how India-Italy ties have reached a decisive stage. Ours is a Special Strategic Partnership driven by innovation, shared democratic values and ...

May 20, 2026 2:02 PM

Italy and India: A Strategic Partnership for the Indo-Mediterranean

The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage. In recent years, our ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership grounded in the values of freedom and democracy, and a common vision for the future. At a time when the international system is undergoing a profound change, the partnership between Italy and India is guided by regular exchanges at higher political and institutional levels, and is g...

May 20, 2026 10:49 AM

Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presents painting on Varanasi to PM Modi

Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a painting on Varanasi during his visit to Italy, reflecting his long-standing admiration for the Indian culture. Sharing the moment on X, PM Modi described the painting as “a glimpse of Kashi in Rome” and praised the artist’s decades-long engagement with Indian traditions and Vedic culture. Tomassetti, who began illustrating books on Vedic culture in the 1980s, also worked on 23 large paintings related to th...

May 20, 2026 5:34 PM

PM Modi thanks Indian community for warm welcome in Rome, highlights growing India-Italy ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Indian community in Rome during his visit to Italy, as cultural performances and interactions highlighted the growing people-to-people ties between the two countries. Expressing gratitude to the Indian diaspora, PM Modi said in a post on X, “I am very grateful to the Indian community in Italy for the warm welcome in Rome last evening. Their deep affection for India and commitment towards strengthening In...

May 20, 2026 5:20 PM

‘Welcome to Rome, my friend’: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni greets PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome ahead of formal bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening the India-Italy strategic partnership. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed PM Modi to Rome through a post on X saying, “Welcome to Rome, my friend!” She later thanked the Indian Prime Minister for a gift of Indian toffees. PM Modi also shared the details of his meeting with Meloni on X. He said, “Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity t...

April 15, 2026 9:45 AM

Italy’s Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended a defence cooperation deal with Israel, reflecting frayed ties between previously close allies as the conflicts in the Middle East continue. Meloni's right-wing government has been one of Israel's closest friends in Europe, but in recent weeks it has criticised its attacks on Lebanon, which have killed hundreds and injured thousands. Israel also fired warning shots last week at Italian troops serving in Lebanon ...

April 15, 2026 9:27 AM

Trump turns on Meloni, says he is ‘shocked’ by Italian leader

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, U.S. President Donald Trump told an Italian newspaper on Tuesday, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies. Meloni had been a vociferous supporter of Trump, but she distanced herself from him after he went to war with Iran in February, and on Monday she openly criticised him for lashing out at Pope Leo, saying his verbal assault was "unacceptable". Trump responded in an interview with...